Journal of George Harris, Cook Islands, 1889

Journal of George Harris, June - July 1889, describing his voyage in the John Williams to the mission stations of the Cook Islands. At each island reports of the native teachers were heard and contributions to the Society collected, meetings with the church members and chiefs were also held. Islands...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 12
Date(s) of creation: 3 Jun 1889 - 18 Jul 1889
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: CWM/LMS/South Seas/Journals/Box 12
Summary: Journal of George Harris, June - July 1889, describing his voyage in the John Williams to the mission stations of the Cook Islands. At each island reports of the native teachers were heard and contributions to the Society collected, meetings with the church members and chiefs were also held. Islands he visited included Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Penrhyn, Rakaanga, Manihiki, Pukapuka, Atui, Mitiaro and Mauke before returning to Mangaia. William Lawrence joined the expedition from Rarotonga which was also accompanied by another missionary ship - Harrier.
Extent: 21ff
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: 192
Copies: CWM South Seas Journals FBN 37
Format: Archive