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A Narrative of Missionary Enterprises in the South Sea Islands; with Remarks Upon the Natural History of the Islands, Origin, Languages, Traditions, and Usages of the Inhabitants
de Williams, John
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London: Published for the Author by J. Snow, 1838. Seventh Thousand. Hardcover. g. Octavo. xviii,[4],590pp. Rebound in three-quarter calf over marbled boards. Maroon title-label and gold decorated spine. Modern endpapers. Color frontispiece. Title-page engraving. Detailed account by English Missionary John Williams (1796-1839) of his experiences in the South Pacific in the early 19th century. Illustrated with wood- engravings by G. Baxter. Minor age wear and scuffing on binding. Small stain on fore-page edge. Stamp of previous owner on free front endpaper and title-page. Short inscription on top margin of title-page. Hinges starting. Overall good to very good condition.
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- Título
- A Narrative of Missionary Enterprises in the South Sea Islands; with Remarks Upon the Natural History of the Islands, Origin, Languages, Traditions, and Usages of the Inhabitants
- Autor
- Williams, John
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- Estado del libro
- Usado - g
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Edición
- Seventh Thousand
- Editorial
- Published for the Author by J. Snow
- Lugar de publicación
- London
- Fecha de publicación
- 1838
- Palabras clave
- polynesia, polynesian islands, polynesian customs, south pacific islands, english missionaries, london missionary society, captain cook, james cook, new south wales, australia, south pacific natives
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- Calf
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- G
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- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- Rebound
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- Spine
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