Journal of David Darling, Marquesas Islands, 1834 - 1835
Continuation of journal of David Darling, December 1834 - September 1835, describing the missionary activities at Vaitahu Bay at Tahuata in the Marquesas Islands where he is stationed with George Stallworthy, John Rodgerson and Mrs Ellen Rodgerson [nee Ellen Haslam], . He also describes his work of...
| Order number: |
CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 8 |
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| Date(s) of creation: |
08 Dec 1834 - 13 Sep 1835 |
| Level: |
File |
| Format: | Archive |
| Order number: |
CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 8 |
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| Summary: |
Continuation of journal of David Darling, December 1834 - September 1835, describing the missionary activities at Vaitahu Bay at Tahuata in the Marquesas Islands where he is stationed with George Stallworthy, John Rodgerson and Mrs Ellen Rodgerson [nee Ellen Haslam], . He also describes his work of translating parts of the bible into Marquesan dialect, the building of the missionary's house, visits of various ships and his observations of local customs of 'tapu' [taboo] as well as general remarks on the nature of Marquesan life. |
| Extent: |
302pp |
| Access status: |
Open |
| Language: | English |
| File number: |
106 |
| Copies: | CWM South Seas Journals FBN 36 |
| Format: | Archive |