GROVES, Anthony N.

Journal of Mr. Anthony N. Groves, missionary,

during a journey from London to Bagdad, through Russia, Georgia, and Persia. Also, a journey of some months residence at Bagdad.

Stock Code 95202

London, James Nisbet, 1831

£1,750.00 - £1,750.00

£1,750.00

£1,750.00 - £1,750.00

£1,750.00

The first Protestant mission to Arabic-speaking Muslims. Rare. Anthony Norris Groves (1795-1853), travelled with his family to Baghdad in 1829 where he established himself as a teacher of Christianity. His was the first Protestant mission to Arabic-speaking Muslims.

First edition, 8vo, xii, 216 pp., modern diced half calf gilt, occasional light foxing, a few very feint old blind-stamps, a very good example.

Wilson p.86.

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