Author: RYKBOEK [OR: RIJKHOEK], D.,
Title: Munson en Lyman. De Bloedgetuigen.
Description: Magelang, Chr[istelijke] Pers[oneels] Ver[eeniging] Midden-Java, 1934. Small 8°., original printed limp wrappers, front wrapper with Batak traditional design motif, designed by 'A.M.' (initialled at lower right corner of front wrapper). 48pp. 6 black/white plates after photographs, including one of the tombstone of both missionaries, publ. serial list on final pp. [De Zaaier-bibliotheek, year 3-no. 1]. Dutch language missionary story, featuring two American missionaries,Munson and Lyman, their missionary achievements in Batak-country, Sibolga-region, and their martyr-death in 1848, whilst their bodies were eaten by Batak-warriors. Plates illustrate i.a. their tombstone, churg and rectory. Published by command of the Christian Employee-association, Magelang. Very good copy.

Keywords: martyrdom bloedgetuigen lyman munson mission missonary achievements homicide death achievement batakcluntry sibolga christianization sumatra colonialism indonesia southeast asia history religion