A Sphere of Benevolence: The Life of Joseph Orton, Wesleyan Methodist Missionary (1795-1842)

Work of Wesleyan Missionary Joseph Orton in Jamaica, New Zealand, New South Wales, Van Diemens Land and Port Phillip; his efforts to establish a mission for Aborigines resulted in the Buntingdale Mission in 1839; discussion of his views on colonial race relations, Aboriginal culture, colonial administration and mission work; his aim to return to Britain to publicise the degraded conditions of Aborigines was cut short by his death in 1842.