Committee of Publication, William Ellis / TAHITI RECEIVING THE GOSPEL 1832

Description: Tahiti : Receiving the Gospel Author: Committee of Publication; [William Ellis] Title: Tahiti : Receiving the Gospel Illustrator: Illustrated by Frontispiece and one plate Publication: Philadelphia: American Sunday-School Union, 1832. Binding: Hardcover Condition: Good with no dust jacket. Description: Spine covering missing, edgeworn, random foxing, two owner's signatures - one dated 1837, still serviceable and solid hardcover. ; Second of three volumes on the Christianization of Tahiti, with the third stated as forthcoming. Recounts the activities of missionaries and the 1819 conversion of King Pomare II to the Reformed tradition brought to the islands by the London Missionary Society. Apparently based on William Ellis, Polynesian Researches (1831). Marbled boards. A fascinating account of the impact of Western missionaries on Tahitian society, and the destruction of traditional beliefs. ; 195 pages. Seller ID: 12522 Subject: Australia New Zealand & South Pacific, History AsiaMike's Library Plymouth, PA Opened in 1995, Mike's Library is an on-line used & rare bookstore near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA. We offer unusual, carefully chosen books at reasonable prices. Orders are shipped well-packed. Enjoy our constantly changing offerings. Thank you! Condition Our grading follows the AB standards; we err conservatively. There are no signatures, writing, bookplates, stamps, underlining, highlighting, and/or markings unless otherwise noted in the description. Shipping Our books are bubble-wrapped and securely packed. Media Mail shipping is (usually) free. Expedited and international shipping is available. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Payment We prefer PayPal. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving buyer's feedback. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us, and we will resolve the problem!This listing was created by Bibliopolis. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

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