The full title of this book is 'The Man of All Work: A Memoir of the Life and Labours of the Rev. James Maughan with Selections from his Sermons and Lectures.' Rev. James Maughan was born and educated in the United Kingdom. He left there for Australia to start a mission in 1862, and laboured in Adelaide until his death in 1871 at the age of 45.
This book of memoirs was written by William Cooke, an author of several books. Cooke knew James Maughan personally throughout most of his life. Also included in this pubication are excerpts from letters, sermons and lectures.
This is an interesting and informative record of the life of an early South Australian Missionary.
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