Description
First edition of the History of The Wyandott Mission at Upper Sandusky, Ohio by Rev. James B. Finley, published in 1840.
Octavo, 432pp. Full tree calf, title in gilt to spine over red morocco label, decorative bands on spine. Newspaper previously affixed to rear endpaper, ownership inscription on front endpaper. Notable toning to title page, occasional foxing and toning throughout. Solid text block, solid hinges. (Thomson, 119) (Howes F-144)
Reverend James Finley (1781-1856), a Wyandot missionary appointed by the Methodist Episcopal Church, converted over half of the Wyandot people in present-day Wyandot County, Ohio to Christianity. This autobiography details Finley’s appointment as a missionary and his early experiences with the American Indians, including the formation of a mission school. Finley spent six years among the Wyandots, from 1821 until 1827. With the help of Wyandot leaders Between-the Logs and Mononcue, Finley ran a school, store, and farm in addition to the church. Fifty-one children attended the school before Finley left his position due to poor health. The Wyandots were removed to Kansas in 1843. (Ohio Memory Collection)
