THOMSON, Arthur

The Story of New Zealand; Past and Present - Savage and Civilised

London: John Murray, 1859. 8vo. Orig. Cloth. 2 Vols, pp.ix,331; vii,368, 18 plates maps, plans, bibliography, index, complete. Original cloth, slightly discoloured , front hinge rubbed. Title and frontis. foxed, otherwise a good sound copy. Thomson was surgeon with the 58th Regiment in New Zealand and is regarded as our first historian. Contains the first bibliography of New Zealand works, an excellent well written work. This rare re-issue includes a supplement of Land Regulations of the Province of Auckland and a flyer offering free Emigration to Auckand NZ With "Free Grants of Land" Very Good. Item #018352

Price: $356.49 NZD