A SERMON PREACHED BEFORE THE HONOURABLE TRUSTEES FOR ESTABLISHING THE COLONY OF GEORGIA, IN AMERICA, AND THE ASSOCIATES OF THE LATE REV. DR. BRAY; AT THEIR ANNIVERSARY MEETING, MARCH 19, 1740-1, AT THE PARISH- HOUSE OF ST. BRIDE....
Bateman, Edmund:
Price: 400.00 USD
London. 1741., 21,[1]pp. Small quarto. 19th century three quarter morocco and marbled boards, t.e.g. Edges bit rubbed, somewhat tanned, some foxing. Else very good. Lacks the half title. A scarce early Georgia book, full of missionary zeal and advice to the trustees of the colony. With respect to Christian duties to the Indian, Bateman states: "Instead of being discouraged...let us learn the useful lesson of treating Indians with the utmost tenderness and humanity...." The NUC locates six copies. DE RENNE, pp.89-90. EUROPEAN AMERICANA 741/11. SABIN 3918. VAIL 407..
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