Adventure in New Zealand from 1839 to 1844; with Some Account of the Beginnings of the British Colonization of the Islands
by Wakefield, Edward J
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Amsterdam: Nico Israel Da Capo Press. Fine. 1971. Hardcover. 4to. Facsimile reprint of the 1845 London edition. Two volumes. 1048pp. , with folding map. Bound in simulated vellum. 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 . Bibliotheca Australiana 74-75. We specialize in fine books in collectible condition. Orders are professionaly packaged and shipped promptly. M23 .
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- Bookseller
- Rain Dog Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 44541
- Title
- Adventure in New Zealand from 1839 to 1844; with Some Account of the Beginnings of the British Colonization of the Islands
- Author
- Wakefield, Edward J
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
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- Publisher
- Nico Israel Da Capo Press
- Place of Publication
- Amsterdam
- Date Published
- 1971
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