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ON THE MISSIONARY TRAIL. The Classic Georgian Adventure of Two Englishmen sent on a Journey around the World, 1821-29by HINEY, TomFirst Edition
Book description: London: Chatto and Windus, 2000. Book in fine condition. Dustjacket in very good condition, top spine edge very slightly rubbed. 367pp, including bibliography and index. With 20 illustrations and 6 maps. Story of the longest missionary voyage ever undertaken, led by a Yorkshireman, George Bennett, and a vicar from the Isle of Wight, Daniel Tyerman. In 1821 they set off on a whaler bound for Tahiti. Other places they visited included New Zealand, Australia, the Orient, India and Mauritius. With near escapes from sharks, tigers, pirates, and cannibals. Based on contemporary journals, mission papers and letters. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good.
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