Far Off; Or, Asia and Australia Described / With Anecdotes and Illustrations

Short, child-directed sketches describe lands across Asia and Australia, combining plain geographical and cultural notes with anecdotes about local peoples, settlers, and missionary activity. Each section outlines scenery, notable places, customs, and religious practices, and urges readers to prefer factual knowledge and Christian instruction over fictional entertainments. Coverage moves from the Holy Land and nearby regions through South and East Asia, Siberia, Japan, and colonial settlements, adding accounts of schools, converts, and indigenous communities, all framed to cultivate moral education and interest in missionary efforts among young readers.