London, F.C. and J. Rivington, 1811. Sm.8vo. Contemporary calf (hinges weak). (8),XXIV,280 pp. First edition was published in London in 1740. - Wilson was bishop of Sodor and Man, a diocese of the Church of England. This instruction manual for American missionaries was frequently reprinted during the years 1740-1848, meant "for propagating the Gospel amongst Indians and Negroes," During a visit of London in 1735 he met James Edward Oglethorpe, British soldier, Member of Parliament and founder of the Colony of Georgia. It was the beginning of Wilson's interest in foreign mission. Sabin 104690.

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The knowledge and practice of christianity made easy to the meanest capacities: or, an essay towards an instruction for the Indians . In twenty dialogues. 19th edition.

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