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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1859 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER X. Viwa: 1842, 1843. The new Station -- Namosimalua -- Training of Native Teachers -- Light and Dark -- Various Engagements -- Death of Mr. Cross -- Letter to Mr. Calvert -- Chairman of the District -- Visitation Tour -- Searchings of Heart -- Snbelief-- School Work -- A Day's Eecord -- Letters to Mr. Lyth -- To Mr. Williams -- Literary Work -- Kindness imposed upon -- Letter to Mr. Calvert. Me. and Mrs. Hunt reached their new station safely on August 30, 1842, just three years after .the commencement of the mission there by Mr. Cross. Viwa is one of the small islets which rise from the reef on the eastern coast of Na Viti Levu-- Great Fiji. At the time of the missionary's arrival it was of great political importance, and one of the most valuable dependencies of Mbau, the seat of the highest power in the group. It offered great advantages as a mission station, in consequence of its being only two miles from Mbau, where as yet the missionaries had been unable to gain a footing, and because of the frequent visits it received from people belonging to all parts of Fiji. The chief of Viwa, Namosimalua, was, as already stated, a man of great note. For some years he had been prominent in every conspiracy by which Mbau was troubled, and every war by which its greatness had been increased. In all these scenes Namosimalua distinguished himself by his craftiness in council and stratagem, while his fame as a warrior was deemed bloody and savage even in Fiji. This man had renounced heathenism and professed to be a Christian. It is too true that he never was really a Christian, yet he kept to his profession of it in the face of the displeasure and threats .of the powerful king of Mbau. In addition to this, he befriended the missionaries, while...

This classic work of missionary history offers a detailed account of the Christianization of Fiji by the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Based on first-hand observations and interviews with local people, it provides a vivid portrait of the social and cultural context of nineteenth-century Fiji. With its engaging narrative and rich historical detail, it is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the Pacific Islands.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This memoir of TB Smithies offers a fascinating insight into the life of this influential editor. From his early years as a printer's apprentice to his later years as a successful publisher and editor, this book traces Smithies' remarkable career and sheds light on the important role played by the British Workman magazine in shaping Victorian society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.