Antedating of "Dark Continent"

[Fred Shapiro]

Dark Continent (OED 1878)

1833 _Biblical Repertory and Theological Review_ July (American Periodical
Series)  It is the most effectual door for the entrance of the Gospel into that
dark continent, which they, who profess to love the Lord Jesus, are trying
to shut upon us!

Fred Shapiro


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