An Accompaniment to Mitchell's Map of the World : On Mercator's Projection (Classic Reprint)

How Mitchell’s Mercator charted missions and world reach

This book reveals how nineteenth‑century missionary stations were mapped using a global projection, showing where societies worked and how they organized their efforts. It combines historical detail with a practical view of how maps guided religious exchange and exploration. The volume frames the scope of global missions, explains the abbreviations used for many societies, and presents country‑by‑country context. It also includes a reference index of newly discovered islands and a summary of where principal stations stood, by denomination and region. Readable and richly cataloged, it ties geography to the spread of religious and civil institutions.

• A comprehensive list of missionary stations and their correspond­ing societies.
• Clear explanations of denominational abbreviations and affiliations.
• Context on how maps influenced mission strategies and global reach.
• Supplementary material, including newly discovered lands and regional summaries.