Imperial Patriot by Barrie MacDonald

Charles Alma Baker and the History of Limestone Downs

published by Bridget Williams Books1993

Hardcover with dust jacket

Very good condition. Only flaw is 'bleeding' on the top and bottom edge of the rear cover of the dust jacket. There is no damage to the book or book cover.

Charles Alma Baker was a remarkable New Zealander. Born in Otago in 1857, he trained as a surveyor before moving to Auckland. After his marriage to Sir Frederick Whitaker's daughter, Florence, Baker settled in Malaya, where, over thirty years he made a fortune from contract surveying, tin mining and, later, investment in rubber.

After WWI he bought and further developed Limestone Downs, became a well known fisherman and fishing gear designer and his legacy property supports farming education and charities.