This book is by Captain C.A.W Moncton, F.R.G.S., F.Z.S., F.R.A.I., sometime official member of executive and legislative councils, resident magistrate and warden for the goldfields, high sheriff and high bailiff, and senior officer of armed constabulary for H.M.'s possessions of New Guinea. The author was born in Invercargill and educated at Wanganui College. Spent a number of years in New Guinea, Managed a farm in Otago for some years, before joining the British Army in 1914 Book issued by John Lane Company, London and New York. 1921. 4th Edition 337 pages 37 illustrations/photos 1 map 22cm x 15cm Red/orange cloth with gold letters on the spine. In a good tight condition. Some wear to the extremities. Fading of the spine. Foxing throughout.