Further Papers Relating to the War in New Zealand - in Continuation of Papers Presented 3rd March, 1864

Grey, George

Verlag: London, 1864

Beschreibung

Rebound (modern). Blue wrappers with title tipped onto front wrapper. Wrapper is clean and in fine condition. Binding is tight. All edges are a light blue with no soiling or wear. Light soiling on title page and contemporary marginalia penned onto top right corner of each leaf - numbered 431 - 501. Otherwise interior is clean. This is collection of papers "presented to both Houses of Parliament by command of Her Majesty" as stated on the title page. The first section, presented in June 1864, has 46 pages. The second section, presented in July 1864, has 20 pages. This document presents the Wars occurring in New Zealand around 1860 (Taranaki and Waikato Wars) through a collection of dispatches from the Governor, Sir George Grey, and the Secretary of State, Edward Cardwell. At this time, the native Maori people had been pressured to sell land to the British government due to increasing European settlements. Many conflicts arose. By 1872 the War in New Zealand ended, with European settler society prevailing and the Maori people pushed to its fringes. June 1864 section, 3 copies found in OCLC, as of February 2017. July 1864 section, 4 copies found in OCLC, as of February 2017.; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 66 pp. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 012924

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Further Papers Relating to the War in New ...

Verlag: London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1864

Einband: Softcover

Zustand: Very Good

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine