WEST INDIES -- OLDENDORP, C.G.A. Geschichte der Mission der evangelische Brüder auf den Caraibischen Inseln S. Thomas, S. Croix und S. Jan. Barby, C.F. Laux, 1777. 2 in 1 vol. (16), 444, (4); (2), (445-)1068, (46) pp. W. 3 fold. maps, 4 fold. plates & 1 fold. table. Cont. hcf. w. red edges. (Top of spine dam., plates/maps a bit stained).
Description of the missions of the Herrnhuter on the Danish islands in the Caribbean, the first volume with explanations of flora, fauna, economy, traditions and practices, language and slave trade. With three island maps and views of the mission settlements. - First German edition. Sabin 57152.€ 400