This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1870 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER X. Visit to Mission Stations--Hankey--Slavery ceased in British Colonies--Total Abstinence Pledge--Hottentots--Llewellen Cupido Michels--Wild Animals--Letter to one of his Sisters--Gaffers--Missionary Influence--Journey across the Great Karroo--Lily Fountain--Return to Cape Town. cannot enter ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1870 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER X. Visit to Mission Stations--Hankey--Slavery ceased in British Colonies--Total Abstinence Pledge--Hottentots--Llewellen Cupido Michels--Wild Animals--Letter to one of his Sisters--Gaffers--Missionary Influence--Journey across the Great Karroo--Lily Fountain--Return to Cape Town. cannot enter into a minute account of all the visits paid by our friends to the various Mission Stations; for these we must refer our readers to J. B's. previously published "Narrative "; suffice it to say they everywhere received the most cordial welcome. Diversity of religious sentiment on some points of doctrine, was not permitted to close the way for the reception of their christian counsel among those who, in all sincerity, were labouring for the promotion of truth and righteousness. To these our friends could freely adopt the language "One is our Master even Christ and all we are brethren." J. B's. sympathy and interest were largely called forth for many of the Missionaries who were under circumstances of great self-denial, in very isolated positions, and with many trials of faith and patience: to these the visit of our friends was as a "brook by the way," cheering and encouraging them in their arduous engagements, among the poor uneducated sons of Africa. On the 1st of 12th month, 1838, James Backhouse records: "This was the memorable day on which slavery ceased in the Cape Colony. We arrived at Hankey in time to join a considerable congregation of those who had been in bondage, natives of Madagascar and Mozambique, as well as home-born slaves, who had come from places in the surrounding country, to unite with those on the Mission Station, in praising God for their deliverance from bondage. In the evening a meeting was held for mutual edification....
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Add this copy of Memoir of James Backhouse By His Sister to cart. $154.00, very good condition, Sold by Chapter 1 Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA, published 1870 by William Sessions.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. No Jacket. The pressed boards are shelf rubbed, edge worn and marked, with the cloth fraying at the top and bottom edges of the spine. Despite this, the boards are strong and square. Internally, a small piece has been cut out of the top of the front end page, and there is a tiny chip out of the bottom as well. This does not affect the text in any way. The front hinge is slightly cracked and there is a tape residue marking on the back pastedown. There are no other markings or inscriptions, though the pages within are lightly tanned and sporadically foxed throughout. The binding is secure. In very good condition considering its age. JK.
