A Missionary Voyage to the Southern Pacific Ocean performed in the Years 1796 1797 1798 in the Ship Duff commanded by Captain James Wilson. Compiled from journals of the Officers and the Missionaries; ...

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With a preliminary discourse on the Geography and History of the South Sea Islands; and an Appendix ... of the Natural and Civil State of Otaheite; ... London: T. Chapman 1799. 4to. Qtr. calf over marbled paper boards. Spine gilt with raised bands and morocco titling label. With 6 full-page engrv. plates and 7 folding engrv. maps. Light foxing otherwise fine and complete. 1st edition. Includes List of Subscribers at end. The first missionary voyage to the South Pacific. Rare.