Publisher's Synopsis
This memoir tells the fascinating story of Samuel Marsden, a senior chaplain in New South Wales in the early 19th century. Marsden was deeply involved in the mission to convert the Maori people of New Zealand and the people of Tahiti to Christianity. This book is a valuable historical document, shedding light on the early days of colonialism in Australia and New Zealand, and on the role of religion in these societies. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of the South Pacific.
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