Journal of William Crook, Tahiti, 1823-1824

William Crook's journal, December 1823 - April 1824, describing his missionary activities, mentioning the progress of the school, difficulties with the 'arios' - wild young men, the introduction of the use of the cat-o-nine tails for punishment, an attack of illness - 'peepee' (elephantiasis), arriv...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 5
Date(s) of creation: 20 Dec 1823 - 17 Apr 1824
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 5
Summary: William Crook's journal, December 1823 - April 1824, describing his missionary activities, mentioning the progress of the school, difficulties with the 'arios' - wild young men, the introduction of the use of the cat-o-nine tails for punishment, an attack of illness - 'peepee' (elephantiasis), arrival of supplies from England, the visit of the Tyreman and Bennet deputation, growth of church membership and the death of Mrs Martha Threlkeld [nee Martha Goss].
Extent: 16pp
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: 73
Copies: CWM South Seas Journals FBN 35
Format: Archive