Communication with China and the Church in Australia and New Zealand, in Littell's Living Age, Volume IV, 1845.
Boston: Littell & Gay, later Littell, Son & Company, 1845. Hardcover. Material on China, the Wilkes Exploring Expedition to the Antarctic, planting the church in the colonies (Australia & New Zealand), and a review of Dun's History of the Oregon Territory.
Littell's Living Age was a magazine that comprised sophisticated selections from various British and American magazines and newspapers, a "Reader's Digest" of it's day. It was generally published on a weekly basis for almost a century, from 1844 to 1941. It was also often the first US publication of serialized stories by important mid-19th century authors such as Trollope. 8vo, approximately 800 pp, bound in original pebbled black morocco with brown boards, gilt title & decoration on raised bands. Generally a little rubbed, especially at spine. Very good overall. Item #20939
Price: $75.00