Book, The Hand-book for New Zealand consisting of the most recent information compiled for the use of intending Colonists
Maker
Wakefield, Edward Jerningham
Parker, John W
Production date
1844
Object detail
Brief Description
A book entitled: The Hand-book for New Zealand consisting of the most recent information compiled for the use of intending Colonists, written by Edward J Wakefield.
The contents include information about the Canterbury Association; the history of New Zealand; the districts of Wellington, Nelson, West Coast, Taranaki and Auckland; the New Zealand Government; Presbyterian Church; the New Zealand Company; Māori; and suggestions for the preparations of a colonist.
The contents include information about the Canterbury Association; the history of New Zealand; the districts of Wellington, Nelson, West Coast, Taranaki and Auckland; the New Zealand Government; Presbyterian Church; the New Zealand Company; Māori; and suggestions for the preparations of a colonist.
Edition/State/Version
First edition
Collection
Production date
1844
Production place
Production period
Production technique
Media/Materials description
Blue linen hard cover, printed on paper with black ink.
Media/Materials
Measurements
Height x Width: 175 x 125mm
Signature/Inscription
Canterbury Association for Founding a Settlement in New Zealand...., Label
Hawke's Bay Museum, Napier, Bookplate
Hawke's Bay Museum, Napier, Bookplate
Classification terms
Subject period
Credit line
purchased by Hawke's Bay Cultural Trust
Other number(s)
919.31 Wak, 8293, 61228
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