Buy this book on-line George Stringer Rowe : A missionary among cannibals: or, the life of John Hunt who was eminently successful in converting the people of Fiji from cannibalism to ChristianityCarlton & Lanahan, New York
Very good condition in brown cloth Hardcover with gilt title lettering. Frontis engraving of 9 different hairdressing styles on Fiji islanders. 286 pages. Published for the Sunday School department. First American edition of this scarce account of the Wesleyan missionary whose work from 1839-1848 was of such impact that he ensured the eventual conversion of the Fijians to Christianity. Of interest is the engraved plate added for this edition, which illustrates styles of hair dressing in Fiji. Light foxing on several pages, else clean and eminently readable. This edition published between 1868 - 1872.. Book Condition: Very Good Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of George Stringer Rowe : A missionary among cannibals: or, the life of John Hunt who was eminently successful in converting the people of Fiji from cannibalism to Christianity. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including first editions, used books, antiquarian books, atlases and rare books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |