1837 1ed Missionary Narrative Williams TAHITI Pacific Islands MAP Polynesia

WILLIAMS, John

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John Williams was a 19th-century English missionary to Polynesia who, in addition to his missionary journeys, is best-remembered for his narrative of those expeditions. First published in 1837,‘A Narrative of Missionary Enterprises’ describes Williams’ 20 years of ministry in the South Pacific on the islands of Tahiti, Cook Islands, Samoa, and Society Islands. Williams’ life ended in 1839 on Erromango, the New Hebrides, where he was killed and eaten by cannibals.

 

This 1837 first edition of Williams’ ‘Narrative’ includes impressive illustrations and a double page map! It also features a hand-colored engraved image of Te po a Chief of Rarotonga.

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1837 1ed Missionary Narrative Williams TAHITI Pacific Islands MAP Polynesia

 

John Williams was a 19th-century English missionary to Polynesia who, in addition to his missionary journeys, is best-remembered for his narrative of those expeditions. First published in 1837,‘A Narrative of Missionary Enterprises’ describes Williams’ 20 years of ministry in the South Pacific on the islands of Tahiti, Cook Islands, Samoa, and Society Islands. Williams’ life ended in 1839 on Erromango, the New Hebrides, where he was killed and eaten by cannibals.

 

This 1837 first edition of Williams’ ‘Narrative’ includes impressive illustrations and a double page map! It also features a hand-colored engraved image of Te po a Chief of Rarotonga.

 

Item number: #13715

Price: $499

 

WILLIAMS, John

 

A narrative of missionary enterprises in the South sea islands.

 

London : John Snow, 1837. First edition.

 

Details:

  • Collation: Complete with all pages
    • xviii, 506
    • 28 engravings
  • References: Hill 1874
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Leather; tight & secure
  • Size: ~8.75in X 5.75in (22cm x 14.5cm)

 

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13715

Category

Voyages & Exploration & Maps

Authors

WILLIAMS, John

Printing Date

19th Century

Language

English

Binding

Leather

Book Condition

Excellent

Collation

Complete

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