Pioneer Aboriginal Mission: The Work Of Wesleyan Missionary John Smithies In The Swan River Colony 1840-1855
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Author: William Mcnair & Hilary Rumley
Binding: Paperback
Published: University of Western Australia Press, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Pioneer Aboriginal Mission: The Work Of Wesleyan Missionary John Smithies In The Swan River Colony 1840-1855 presents a meticulous historical account of early colonial religious endeavors in Western Australia. This scholarly work chronicles the dedicated efforts of John Smithies, a Wesleyan missionary, as he established and maintained a mission among the Aboriginal communities of the Swan River Colony between 1840 and 1855. The narrative details the challenges and complexities inherent in cross-cultural religious instruction during a pivotal period of Australian settlement. It argues for a nuanced understanding of missionary impact, illustrating the social and spiritual landscape of the era. This compelling study offers invaluable insights into a significant chapter of Australian history and the broader context of colonial-indigenous relations.
Author: William Mcnair & Hilary Rumley
Binding: Paperback
Published: University of Western Australia Press, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Pioneer Aboriginal Mission: The Work Of Wesleyan Missionary John Smithies In The Swan River Colony 1840-1855 presents a meticulous historical account of early colonial religious endeavors in Western Australia. This scholarly work chronicles the dedicated efforts of John Smithies, a Wesleyan missionary, as he established and maintained a mission among the Aboriginal communities of the Swan River Colony between 1840 and 1855. The narrative details the challenges and complexities inherent in cross-cultural religious instruction during a pivotal period of Australian settlement. It argues for a nuanced understanding of missionary impact, illustrating the social and spiritual landscape of the era. This compelling study offers invaluable insights into a significant chapter of Australian history and the broader context of colonial-indigenous relations.