8vo - 21.5 x 14 cm.; xv - 237 pp. Aqua blue cloth over boards with gilt lettering (faded) on the spine. A veteran missionary priest describes his experiences for the benefit of aspiring novices. Included in the second part are a few stories borrowed from the magazine "Southern Cross" and having been written by 'Sacerdos'; a pen-name for the author of this volume. Moderate but general wear to the externals, interior is clean and the binding is tight/