"Orissa and Its Evangelization" by Amos Sutton (Missionary to Orissa). ("Orissa" is an eastern Indian state on the Bay of Bengal known for its tribal cultures and its many ancient Hindu temples.) 1850 1st edition; William Heath; Boston. The book features numerous illustrations (many of which are full-page) as well as 2 maps of the Mission at the front. "Interspersed with Suggestions Respecting the More Efficient Conducting of INDIAN MISSIONS." There is an "Unexplained Oriya Words" section at the front.
Condition:
Clean covers; there are a few tiny white stain lines on the spine; tiny cloth tears at the top and bottom edges of the spine; small cloth tears at order the corners. Tight binding with no cracks and no loose pages. Nice text pages with only some occasional foxing. The front end paper has an old name written in pen, and a 4" strip with adhesive remnants (as if something had been affixed, then removed, leaving some adhesive behind). There is a small piece of paper remnant on the rear pastedown. Overall the book is in very good condition.
Product code: 1850 Orissa and Its Evangelization - INDIAN MISSIONS by Amos Sutton, 1st order Edition, Illustrated