1865 THE LEISURE HOUR. Gold Rush, Western Americana, China, Beautifully Engraved Missionary was given responsibility for measuring

was given responsibility for measuring the gamma radiation from the Trinity nuclear test in July 1945

This is the finest example of this very early stereoview photograph of a young C

though perhaps bound in elsewhere

*A Mahommedan Fakeer

He was also a Wesleyan Missionary to India

1865 THE LEISURE HOUR. Gold Rush, Western Americana, China, Beautifully Engraved Missionary was given responsibility for measuringThe Leisure Hour for 1865. London. Paternoster Row. 1865. 33 828pp. Wonderful content and beautifully illustrated throughout. Contents include: The California Overland Express. Longest Stage Ride in the World [extensive series with superb engravings] Morse's Telegraphy Full page color lithograph of The Tuileries in France Full page engraving of Handel [Handel's Messiah] Rope Trick Conjurors [Magic] Life in Egypt by Missionary, M. L. Whately An