Welsh missionaries and British imperialism : the empire of clouds in north-east India / Andrew J. Ma...
Welsh missionaries and British imperialism : the empire of clouds in north-east India / Andrew J. Ma...
Welsh missionaries and British imperialism : the empire of clouds in north-east India / Andrew J. May.
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Author / Creator
Publisher
Manchester, U.K. Manchester University Press, 2012.
Call Numbers
H 2014/3560
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MMS ID
Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
xxiv, 312 pages : illustrations, map, portfolios ; 25 cm.
Content type
cartographic image
still image
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
pt. I Preparations -- 1.Some kind of preacher -- 2.Voyaging: two places at once -- 3.Networks and precursors -- pt. II The flag on the mountain -- 4.Drawing the frontier -- 5.The tranquillity of the borders -- 6.The richest collections -- 7.Creatures of a day: Christian soldiers -- pt. III The work...
Publication information
Publisher
Manchester, U.K. Manchester University Press, 2012.
Series
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2012.
Subjects
Subject Keywords
- Australian
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Summary
"In 1841 the Welsh sent their first missionary to evangelise amongst the tribal peoples of the Khasi Hills of north-east India. This book follows Thomas Jones from rural Wales to Cherrapunji, the wettest place on earth and now one of the most Christianised parts of India. As colonised colonisers, the Welsh were to have a profound impact on the lang...
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Full title
Welsh missionaries and British imperialism : the empire of clouds in north-east India / Andrew J. May.
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Notes
General note
STUDIES IN IMPERIALISM.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-304) and index.
Mitchell Library copy at H 2014/3560 : Submission for Premier's Literary Award 2013.
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H 2014/3560
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74VKKMLRNq0X
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKKMLRNq0X
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ISBN
9780719080357
DDC
266.0234290541
MMS ID
991021794839702626
