The History of the London Missionary Society, 1795-1895: India. West Indies. China. Missions abandoned. Home affairs: 1821-1895. Appendices: I. A complete list of the missionaries of the London Missionary Society who have laboured in India, the West Indies, Ultra-Ganges, China, North and South America, and other countries. II. Plan and constitution of the London Missionary Society, established in 1795. III. Analysis of the income and expenditure of the London Missionary Society from 1796 to 1895H. Frowde, 1899 - London (England) V. l. Origin and early work of the Society. Polynesia. Africa. Madagascar. Appendix I. A complete list of the missionaries who have laboured in Polynesia, Africa, and Madagascar. Appendix II. Letter from W. H. Wills on the origination of the London Missionary Society.--v. 2. India. West Indies. China. Missions abandoned. Home affairs: 1821-1895. Appendices: I. A complete list of the missionaries of the London Missionary Society who have laboured in India, the West Indies, Ultra-Ganges, China, North and South America, and other countries. II. Plan and constitution of the London Missionary Society, established in 1795. III. Analysis of the income and expenditure of the London Missionary Society from 1796 to 1895. |
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