by Sheila Natusch, published by Whitcoulls, hardback 1978, first edition, 190 pages, 95 illustrations (11 colour 74 B&W ). The Acheron was sent out from the UK under orders of the Admiralty to make the first full and accurate survey of the coasts and harbours of NZ. This took place over a four year period from 1848-1851. The shore and shipboard journal and the formal log were both used by the author in the writing of this book. minor rubbing to cover edges, name and address of prev owner at top left corner of FEP. Good plus copy