1890-Mackay of Uganda:Alexander Mackay Pioneer Missionary...Author's 1st ed &Map

Description: Mackay of Uganda: Alexander Mackay Pioneer Missionary Church Missionary Society to Uganda. By his Sister Alexina MacKay (Mrs. J. W. Harrison) Harrison Copyright date 1890 Hard Back 488 pages and map with Portrait and Pull out Map 5 1/4 inches wide by 7 3/4 inches long Author's Edition Published by A.C. Armstrong and Son Antique (1890) and very scarce Author's Edition, first-edition hardcover book Mackay of Uganda: Pioneer Missionary of the Church Missionary Society to Uganda. With Portrait and Map About the man and the title: Alexander Murdoch Mackay (13 October 1849 – 4 February 1890) - who resembles one of Groovy's own personal heroes, Nikola Tesla in the portrait in the frontispiece of the book - was a Scottish Presbyterian missionary to Uganda known colloquially as Mackay of Uganda. Mackay studied at the Free Church Training School for Teachers in Edinburgh, then at the University of Edinburgh and finally in Berlin where, like Groovy's hero Tesla, Mackay displayed a great aptitude for mechanics, spending several years working in Germany as a draftsman. In 1876, Mackay became a missionary after hearing from Henry Morton Stanley that Uganda was looking for missionaries and he joined the Church Missionary Society, reaching as far as Zanzibar in 1876 and Uganda in late 1878. Mackay taught various skills to his Ugandan students, including carpentry and farming and was given the honorable title of Muzunguwa Kazi which translates, roughly, to "white man of work. Mackay's work in Uganda came under threat after Kiwewa came into power and MacKay left the country in 1890 passing away 4 days from malaria aged at only 40. This books chronicles the life of MacKay through the eyes of his sister, who wrote the book. I have more books up for sale and you can combine shipping. Also If you want this shipped in a box. Just let me know before you pay and I will send you and invoice with correct shipping cost. I try my best to give a fair and accurate description of my items. Please read the description and look at all the pictures carefully. The pictures are of what your are getting. I think it's the best way to make sure you know what your buying. If you have any questions E-mail me before the end of the auction. Questions are welcome READ BEFORE BIDDING PAYMENT INFORMATION Payment is due within 3 days after the end of the auction, unless you have more auctions going. In that case wait till they all end and pay them all at one time. Unpaid item notices are sent automatically to eBay if no payment is made in 3 days and no reason given. FOR SHIPMENTS: I use media mail for book shipping, books are wrapped in bubble wrap and mailed in a large envelope. If you want it shipped in a box, let me know before you pay and I will send you a different weight. International Buyers - Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Thank you for looking at my auction and Please check out my other Auctions. I can combine shipping on some items

Price: 79.99 USD

Location: Odenton, Maryland

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