Adventure in New Zealand, from 1839 to 1844 : with some account of the beginning of the British colonization of the islands
1971, Fine Facsimile Reprint. Amsterdam, N. Israel, New York Da Capo Press. An exceptional copy with mylar-sleeved simile vellum. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 0 pages; Physical desc. : 2 v. (x, 482; x, 546 p. ) : folding map ; 8vo. Series: Bibliotheca Australiana # 74,75. Subjects: Wakefield, Edward Jerningham, 1820-1879 - Journeys - New Zealand. Maori (New Zealand people) New Zealand - Description and travel. Summary: Wakefield went to New Zealand with the first settlers in the Tory in 1839 and remained there until 1844, keeping his diary about the proceedings of the settlers. One of the most important works on the early settlement of New Zealand. Item #171302
ISBN: 9060720946
Price: €75.00