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1875, London, John Murray, new edition, ppvii + 436 + 32, black and white illustrations, folding map to the rear, complete, green cloth. Seller Inventory # 07153
Title: A POPULAR ACCOUNT OF MISSIONARY TRAVELS AND ...
Publication Date: 1875
Condition: Very good.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330088739
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a gripping first-hand account of the author's experiences as a missionary and explorer in 19th-century southern Africa. The author, a Scottish physician and devout Christian, details his journeys through treacherous landscapes, his encounters with diverse tribal cultures, and his efforts to introduce Christianity to the region. He chronicles the complexities of intertribal relationships, the ravages of drought and disease, and the challenges posed by the Boers, European settlers who exploited and mistreated the indigenous populations. The author's vivid depictions of the natural world, including the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, and the detailed descriptions of African customs and traditions, provide a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. The book explores the intersection of religion, exploration, and colonialism, offering a powerful testament to the author's unwavering belief in the transformative power of the Gospel, and highlighting the often-conflicted relationship between the colonizers and the colonized. Ultimately, the book stands as a vital contribution to the history of 19th-century Africa, offering a unique perspective on the lives and struggles of the people who inhabited that vast continent. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330088739_0
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Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
duodecimo, green boards with gilt lettering to spine, gilt illus to front board and spine, blind rule to front board, frontispiece, vii + 436pp + 32pp adverts, illus, VG- (ex-library with usual treatments, soiling and rubbing to boards, bruising to corners and head and tail of spine, front and rear gutters cracked, foxing throughout esp. to eps, light tanning to pages). Seller Inventory # 1i49/23
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Seller Inventory # 9543312
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9781241493424_new
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330088739
Quantity: 15 available
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9781241493424
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780331023121
Quantity: 15 available
Seller: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLING22Oct2517050298228
Quantity: 17 available
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 905. Seller Inventory # C9781241493424
Quantity: Over 20 available