Journal of Thomas Heath, Samoa, 1840

Journal of Thomas Heath, April - May 1840, describing his voyage from Samoa to Rotumah [Rotuma], the New Hebrides [Vanuatu] and New Caledonia in the Camden, taking native teachers to these islands. The journal contains detailed descriptions of the islands and their languages. Also mentions further d...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 9
Date(s) of creation: 23 Apr 1840 - 21 May 1840
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 9
Summary: Journal of Thomas Heath, April - May 1840, describing his voyage from Samoa to Rotumah [Rotuma], the New Hebrides [Vanuatu] and New Caledonia in the Camden, taking native teachers to these islands. The journal contains detailed descriptions of the islands and their languages. Also mentions further discussions with the Methodist missionaries relating to the location of stations in the islands.
Extent: 36pp
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: 126
Copies: CWM South Seas Journals FBN 36
Format: Archive