Twenty-Five Years in Qua Iboe

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.