1898 Australia's First Preacher Richard Johnson Antique Australian History Book

1898 Australia's First Preacher Richard Johnson Antique Australian History Book

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1898 Australia's First Preacher Richard Johnson Antique Australian History Book

Australia's First Preacher: The Rev. Richard Johnson - First Chaplain Of New South Wales

By James Bonwick
Published by Sampson Low, Marston & Co: London 1898 1st Edition

"Richard Johnson (c. 1756 - 13 March 1827 in England) was the first Christian cleric in Australia. He was appointed chaplain of the prison colony at New South Wales in 1786. This appointment was due, in large part, to the influence of the Eclectic Society and two notable men, John Newton and William Wilberforce, who were keen for a committed evangelical Christian to take the role of chaplain in the colony. Johnson and his wife Mary sailed with the First Fleet and arrived in Australia in 1788. In addition to guiding the spiritual life of convicts, soldiers and settlers in the new colony, Johnson was charged with providing education to the convicts. "

General wear and some rub through to covers wand spine as shown. Inside hinges split with covers wobbly but secure. Includes folding plate. Binding decent with no loose pages. Ex Society For The Propagation Of The Gospel In Foreign Parts copy with a lovely bookplate + usual stamps. Pages with age toning but otherwise clean. Good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.

Size 19cm x 13cm x 2cm - 264 Pages

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Condition: Good
Binding: Hardcover
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and some rub through to covers wand spine as shown. Inside hinges split with covers wobbly but secure. Includes folding plate. Binding decent with no loose pages. Ex Society For The Propagation Of The Gospel In Foreign Parts copy with a lovely bookplate + usual stamps. Pages with age toning but otherwise clean. Good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
Language: English
Author: James Bonwick
Publisher: Sampson Low, Marston & Co: London
Year Printed: 1898
Sub-subject: Australian Convict History