REECE William: Canterbury Old and New 1850-1900

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REECE William : Canterbury Old and New 1850-1900

Whitcombe & Tombs, Christchurch New Zealand, 1900

12mo - over 6? - 7? tall. A Souvenir of the Jubilee of Canterbury New Zealand. Original olive cloth with black titling. Just the slightest edge and corner wear. Free endpaper age toned and bearing presentation inscription from the jubilee committee president and editor [ Miss E Stevenson | with compliments of | the NZNA | Wm Reece | President | Dec 16 1900] Age toning to page edges and free endpapers otherwise a VG copy showing little ageing. 215pp with photographs and illustrations in the text. Covers the Pilgrim Fathers of the Canterbury Settlement, the Canterbury Maori, and the Natural History of Canterbury. Contents include The Story of the 'Pilgrim Fathers' of New Zealand; 'Peninsula and Plain'; The Sumner Road; Canterbury Settlement; Reminiscences of Early Days; 'Escapades of Mackenzie' & 'Meeting of Bishops Selwyn and Harper'; 'Sheep-Driving in the Early Days'; South Canterbury; The Maori - Origin, Life and Legends; Historic Outline of the Canterbury Maoris; Notes on Maori Art; Plants and Animals of Canterbury; A Glimpse into the Alps of Canterbury, (500 gram rate). Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Original Cloth. Jacket: No Jacket

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