Riccarton and the Deans Family Author: Joanna Orwin isbn: 9781869539030

The story of Riccarton Bush and its association with the Deans family encapsulates the natural and social history of Canterbury. This story began several thousand years ago with an ancient floodplain forest, followed by its long use by Maori.

The arrival of the Deans brothers in 1843 to establish the first successful farm on the Canterbury plains near this forest and the following efforts of early-widowed Jane Deans ensured the Deans family had a role in the history of the settlement of Canterbury.

The family's gift of Riccarton Bush to the people of Canterbury 100 years ago started a new chapter: the forest's recovery and the restoration of both historic houses. When the 2010-11 Canterbury earthquakes badly damaged Riccarton House, this special place returned to prominence with the Riccarton Bush Trust's heroic efforts to secure the house's future.

2015 Hardback 274 pages Good condition

THIS ITEM IS IN STOCK READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPPING

We ship every working day by Fast Post for next day delivery where possible.

Thank you for shopping with bookroom

http://www.bookroom.co.nz