1884 The King Country; or, Explorations in New Zealand. A Narrative of 600 Miles of Travel Through Maoriland.

Description

First Edition, Folding Maps, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce

First edition.

Scarce.

Bound in the publisher's pictorial cloth.

An insightful account of J. H. Kerry-Nicholl's time spent exploring New Zealand, visiting places including Alexandra, Auckland, Lake Taupo, Waikato, and many others. 

This book serves as an important historical document, highlighting the impact of colonialism on the Maori people, showing the effect of these changes on a country of rich traditions.

J. H. Kerry-Nicholls was a renowned explorer and geographer, known for his keen observation on both the land and people of the places he visited.

Illustrated with a frontispiece, six full-page plates, a folding map and thirty-eight vignette illustrations.

Collated, complete.

With thirty-two pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear. 

With the bookplate of Henry Sheares Perry.