The Life of the Rev. Samuel Leigh: Missionary to the Settlers and Savages of Australia and New-Zealand: With A History of the Origin and Progress of the Missions in Those Colonies.
Rev. A. Strachan, published by William Nichols, London, 1870. 418pp. plus 16 plates (complete). First illustrated edition.
Leigh arrived in Sydney in 1815 as a Wesleyan teacher. His long career in bringing Christianity to the savages in Australia, NZ and parts of the Pacific are detailed here using Leigh's prolific notes and journals.
Rebound in half calf on marbled boards which are in good condition. Text block dusted to the top, contents lighty toned, overall good, straight, clean and well bound. (20x14cm)


Estimate $100-180