Notes on the early history of Missions to South Sea Islands.(113p. and ms, some printed extracts, illus. filmed selectively), 1895
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Introduction of Christianity to the Islands; pictures of T. Blossom and James Calvert.
References to Charles Barff: Acceptance by LMS; sailed in Survey 14 July 1816 to Sydney arrived South Seas November 1817; settled at Huahine; preaching to natives; clearing ground to plant coffee, sugar, cotton; trips to other islands - reception on Raiateu; Barff prepared code of laws for Huahine (1822) including provision for trial by jury; 1870 voyage to Samoa and Raratonga; return to England 1846 for a short visit; wrecked on Danger Island enroute to Sydney; died 23 June 1866.
Notes on the French in Tahiti.
Article on Rev Charles Barff from Hull and District Congregational Magazine July, August 1898. (including portrait)
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