An extract from an officer's journal, on the 10th of January, 1817, together with some observations humbly and affectionately addressed to the inhabitants of St. John's, Newfoundland

A tract aimed at turning readers away from sin, written by an unknown officer somewhere in Newfoundland, attributed to Lieut. Richard Vicars. There are numerous references to poverty and lapses in worship among the people he encounters, and reminders to his readers to be charitable. "Published...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Rowland, David; Vicars, Richard; Society for Improving the Condition of the Poor
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: [St. John's, N.L.?] 1817
Subjects:
Christians > Conduct of life
Poverty > Religious aspects > Christianity
Faith
Newfoundland
Newfoundland studies
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cns/id/24942
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Summary:A tract aimed at turning readers away from sin, written by an unknown officer somewhere in Newfoundland, attributed to Lieut. Richard Vicars. There are numerous references to poverty and lapses in worship among the people he encounters, and reminders to his readers to be charitable. "Published in aid of the "Society for improving the condition of the poor" [.] Recommended by the Rev. David Rowland" (cover). Includes bibliographical references.

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