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The first history of the work in Qua Iboe, compiled by Mr. Robert M'Cann, was printed as a small booklet early in 1891. A second and larger edition appeared about five years later. The book, entitled, In the Land of the Oil Rivers - of which over 5,000 copies were sold - published in 1902, contained a more comprehensive account of the country, and a greatly extended narrative of the Mission.We have now reached the twenty-fifth anniversary of Mr. Bill's first sailing, for West Africa, and it is felt that the time is opportune for the issue of a fresh record. The reception accorded to The Land of the Oil Rivers, encourages us to believe that the new book will have a wide circle of sympathetic readers.In the Land of the Oil Rivers was the means of enlisting the co-operation of many new friends. It came into the hands of one person who was led to render very considerable help.
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