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Seller: Ariel Books IOBA, Auckland, New Zealand
Soft Cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Robert Maunsell was one of New Zealand's most influential early missionaries. He spent thirty years as Superintendent of the Church Missionary Society's work in the Waikato where he established three missions and became expert in Maori. He translated the Old testament into Maori and developed boarding schools for Maori children. CONDITION 321 pages illus through out. Bright crisp copy with mildest handling signs, crease bottom rear cnr. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 17040
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Seller: Renaissance Books, ANZAAB / ILAB, Dunedin, New Zealand
Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Ex libris bookplate, Frank G. Glen.; 321 pages. Illustrated card covers. Page dimensions: 233 x 152mm. Illustrated. A biography of the 19th century missionary and translator into Maori of the Old Testament. "Robert Maunsell (1810-94) was one of New Zealand's most influential early missionaries. An Irish Protestant, he came to New Zealand in 1835 under the auspices of the Church Missionary Society, becoming one of the leaders of the second wave of missionaries who advanced from the Bay of Islands into the Manukau, the Waikato and further south. It was at this time that the first missionary translations of the Bible led the Maoris into literacy and, with astonishing speed, an enthusiastic acceptance of Christianity." - from blurb on rear cover. Seller Inventory # 27278
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Seller: Phoenix Books NZ, Waimate, CANTE, New Zealand
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Te Manihera: The Life and Times of the Pioneer Missionary Robert Maunsell By Helen Garrett. Publisher: Reed; Auckland, 1991. Very good softback, no inscriptions. Some shelf-wear, minor marks. Robert Maunsell was one of New Zealand's most influential early missionaries. An Irish Protestant, he came to New Zealand in 1835 under the auspices of the Church Missionary Society, becoming one of the leaders of the second wave of missionaries who advanced from the Bay of Islands into the Manukau, the Waikato and further south. In the next thirty years, as Superintendent of the Waikato mission, Maunsell established three missions and became expert in Maori. Among his greatest achievements were his translation of the Old Testament into Maori and his successful development of boarding schools for Maori children. Seller Inventory # ABE-1643837705862
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Seller: Phoenix Books NZ, Waimate, CANTE, New Zealand
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Te Manihera: The Life and Times of the Pioneer Missionary Robert Maunsell By Helen Garrett. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Publisher: Reed; Auckland, 1991, First Edition. Very good softback, some marks and creasing to covers; no owner inscriptions; page very good; a little foxing to page edges. Robert Maunsell was one of New Zealand's most influential early missionaries. An Irish Protestant, he came to New Zealand in 1835 under the auspices of the Church Missionary Society, becoming one of the leaders of the second wave of missionaries who advanced from the Bay of Islands into the Manukau, the Waikato and further south. In the next thirty years, as Superintendent of the Waikato mission, Maunsell established three missions and became expert in Maori. Among his greatest achievements were his translation of the Old Testament into Maori and his successful development of boarding schools for Maori children. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # ABE-1707800739019
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