James Chalmers — Work and Adventure in New Guinea

London , The Religious Tract Society, 1902. Cloth. Missionary James Chalmers offers a compelling chronicle of his time in Papua New Guinea between 1877 and 1885 Missionary James Chalmers offers a compelling chronicle of his time in Papua New Guinea between 1877 and 1885. With 6 illustrations, collated but not complete, as plate called for at page 167 is absent. Chalmers published several works about his time as a missionary in New Guinea, but this volume describes his initial experiences as a peace-maker in the region, as well as his trips to the Kabadi district, as well as Oiabu and Mekeo. Bookplate for Dean Close School library to front pastedown. Some crossed out pencil and pen notes to the recto of the front endpaper. In the publisher's original green cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. A little rubbing to the boards and the spine, especially at the joints. Bumped to the head and tail of the spine, with some light wear to the extremities. Front hinge starting but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound with a little tenderness at pages 96 to 97, and 208 to 209. Pages generally bright and clean, with the occasional spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not stated. Very Good .