Following the industrial revolution of the late eighteenth century, Christians in the West began concerted efforts to spread their faith across the globe. On the Missionary Trail is the story of two men sent to places as far-flung as the Kalahari, Tahiti, and Canton to track the spread of Christianity. For eight years, George Tyerman and Daniel Bennet braved storms, pirates, tigers, and powerful but intractable local leaders to chart the success of the London Missionary Society's thirty-year endeavor. A remarkable account ...
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Following the industrial revolution of the late eighteenth century, Christians in the West began concerted efforts to spread their faith across the globe. On the Missionary Trail is the story of two men sent to places as far-flung as the Kalahari, Tahiti, and Canton to track the spread of Christianity. For eight years, George Tyerman and Daniel Bennet braved storms, pirates, tigers, and powerful but intractable local leaders to chart the success of the London Missionary Society's thirty-year endeavor. A remarkable account of faith and bravery, On the Missionary Trail is a unique addition to the literature of the missionary encounter.
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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Like New in Fine jacket. As New in Fine DJ. An account of an 1821 expedition by two men who visited the stations founded by the London Missionary Society to report on their progress. *** 367 pp. *** Index, biblio. *** 1st American edition.
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Fine Condition in Fine jacket. This is the first US edition. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jacket price-clipped. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Travel; ISBN: 0871138239. ISBN/EAN: 9780871138231. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 2142.
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Near Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. ix, (5), 367 pp. First printing thus. The fore-corners of the covers are bumped. The binding is tight and square, and the text is clean.
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Near Fine in Fine jacket. Book Not ex-lib. Hardcover in white, brown and light green illustrated jacket, 8vo. xiv + 367pp. B/W plates, maps. Bibliography, endnotes, index. NF/Fine. Book has light bumping to lower rear corner; moderate toning and mild foxing to upper page edges. Else clean, tight, square and unmarked, though printed on lightly toned, somewhat pulpy stock. Jacket is clenand bright in Brodart.