Author: Patterson, George
Title: Memoirs of the Rev. S.F. Johnston, the Rev. J.W. Matheson, and Mrs. Mary Johnston Matheson. Missionaries on Tanna. ; with Selections from Their Diaries and Correspondence, and Notices of the New Hebrides, Their Inhabitants and Missionary Work Among Them
Description: Philadelphia, W. S. & A. Martien, 1864. Hardcover. pp. 504. 8vo. Cloth bound. Engraved frontispiece of Mary Johnston Matheson. Likely originally burgundy, now heavily discoloured by the sun. Binding scuffed with some tears, corners bumped, gilt lettering to spine faded, ink inscriptions to ffep and second page, some foxing and light spotting throughout, some purple splotching to final 20 pages, not affecting text; good-. .

Keywords: Polynesia; Colonialism; Western Expansion; Exploration; Conversion; Protestant Missions; Racism; Cultural Genocide; South Pacific;


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