Vah-Ta-Ah, the Feejeean Princess; With Occasional Allusions to Feejeean Customs, and Illustrations of Feejeean Life  (English, Paperback, Joseph Waterhouse)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1857. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... appendix. containing, I A letter from the rev. joseph water-house, addressed to the wesleyan missionary committee, london. ii. A letter from the rev. james calvert. iii. observations on the case of vah-ta-ah, by the rev. william B. boyce, presi-dent of the australasian conference. contebsion of thakombatj. Batj, Feejee, June 1st, 1854. It is with unutterable feelings of gratitude to my Gracious Master, that I undertake the pleasing task of communicating to you, and through you to the honoured supporters of the Feejeean Mission, the record of the Mighty Spirit's powerful operation upon the hearts of the debased cannibals amongst whom I reside. You have frequently heard of the obstinate attachment of Bau to cannibalism and cruelty. It was probably owing to this that its Chiefs would never allow...