Mirabilia Dei inter Indicos, or the Rise and Progress of a Remarkable Work of Grace Amongst a Number of the Indians in the Provinces of New-Jersey and Pennsylvania, Justly Represented in a Journal Kept by Order of the Honourable Society (in Scotland) for propagating Christian Knowledge

Published by William Bradford, Philadelphia, 1746

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Scarce first edition of David Brainerd's famous account of missionary work among the Native Americans of Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Jonathan Dickinson is the person who encouraged Brainerd to become a Presbyterian missionary to the Native Americans. His support and direction came from the Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian Knowledge, and he began his missionary work in late 1742. This copy has six leaves supplied in facsimile, including half title, and title page. Additional title page at page 81 is original. Ref. EVANS 5748; SABIN 7340; HOWES 717. Simple modern leather binding is in near fine condition. Interior leaves show varying amounts of browning, occasional staining, and occasional expert repairs. Modern leather over boards. Octavo. viii, 253 pages.

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Title
Mirabilia Dei inter Indicos, or the Rise and Progress of a Remarkable Work of Grace Amongst a Number of the Indians in the Provinces of New-Jersey and Pennsylvania, Justly Represented in a Journal Kept by Order of the Honourable Society (in Scotland) for propagating Christian Knowledge
Author
Brainerd, David (1718-1747)
Publisher
William Bradford, Philadelphia
Publication year
1746
Condition
Near fine
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First edition.
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