South American Missionaries' Records, 1844-1919
This city, the Capital of Chile, is well known in connection with superstitious observance, and with the burning of a church there in December, 1863. It is inhabited by few English speakers
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These records appear to have been designed to be read by interested parties. The magazine articles, missionaries' journals, and extracts of letters in the minute books all provide descriptive reports.
The magazine provides regular printed records of events and achievements that the society was eager to share with its supporters. This Anglican society's rivalry with Catholic missionaries is also reported.
Most of the journals and other documents relate to the society's founder. A.F. Gardiner. His notes describe his travels across South America and the people he met during these journeys.
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