Eric Chaim Kline, Bookseller

Eric Chaim Kline, Bookseller

Tonga and the Friendly Islands; with a Sketch of Their Mission History - Written for Young People

London: Hamilton, Adams & Co., 1855. First edition. Hardcover. Octavo. vi,427pp. Original gold- and blind-embossed brown cloth with gold decoration and lettering on spine. Frontispiece engraving. Contents: Discovery of the South Seas, Islands of the Pacific, Coral Workers and Their Doings, The Friendly Islanders, Captain Cook's Visits, First Christian Mission, Hope Deferred, Religion, Social State Government and Language of Tonga, Methodist Mission, Christian First-Fruits, Success and Trials, The Churches Multiplied, War in Tonga, Peace and Progress, King George's Reign, Conclusion. Decorative initials. Illustrated with engravings and maps. Head and tail of spine chipped, corners slightly bumped. Hinges starting, first four leaves separating from book block. Blind-stamp of previous owner on front flyleaf and half-title page. Sporadic foxing throughout. Binding in good-, interior in overall good condition. g. Item #27639

Price: $200.00

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