Swainson, William: New Zealand and its Colonization

Published by Smith, Elder and Co., London 1859

Hardcover, First Edition. Original Cloth. Book Condition: Good. Binding is form. The book is rebacked with most of the original spine laid down, new endpapers, the large folding map has a short closed tear and shows some wear on the front edge. Otherwise a very good copy.

viii, 416 pages + 24 pages advertisements.

Contents: The Native Race - Past and Present; Colonization; Collision with the Natives; Joint-Stock Colonization; Native Insurrection; The Native Difficulty; New Zealand as a Field of Emigration; The Capital of New Zealand; Scenery and Bush Travelling; The Climate; The New Zealand Constitution; Political Progress; "Responsible Government"; The Church of England in New Zealand.;

A survey written from knowledge gained by the author in leading role in many of the events he was describing. The Maori background, New Zealand Company's part in forcing colonisation, the constitution.

The map shows the various provinces which existed at the time. The areas with European settlements are shown in red. The map is 42cm x 34cm and the scan only shows part of it.

A great addition to your collection of early New Zealand books.