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.

Travel  Missionary    George  Bennett  Daniel  Tyerman  London  Missionary  Society    Tahiti  New  Zealnd    Australia    Mauritius  Christianity  Religion  Theology    Madagascar    History