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    By "Hopeful" [Miss Campbell]
    London   W. H. Allen & Co.
    7" by 4.5" xii, 208pp.
    A scarce, first edition of this fascinating and unusual account of a woman's trip to New Zealand in the late nineteenth century, in which she criticises New Zealand life and the propaganda encouraging Europeans to emigrate there.
    By "Hopeful" [Miss Campbell]

    1887 "Taken in;" Being, A Sketch of New Zealand Life

    London   W. H. Allen & Co.
    7" by 4.5" xii, 208pp.
    A scarce, first edition of this fascinating and unusual account of a woman's trip to New Zealand in the late nineteenth century, in which she criticises New Zealand life and the propaganda encouraging Europeans to emigrate there.
    £90.00
    : 0.5kgs / : 951Q30
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    Description

    First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce

    First edition.

    Scarce work.

    Bound in the publisher's original cloth.

    An intriguing account of a woman's trip to New Zealand in the late nineteenth century.

    Unlike many other books of the time which were trying to encourage Europeans to emigrate, this particular work depicts an altogether negative view of the country. The author concludes with the suggestion that those considering moving would deeply regret their decision, and she herself cannot wait to return home.

    A collection of letters written to the author's brother, providing an account of her trip, commencing with a 'Diary at Sea' and ending with her 'Conclusion'. Many different aspects of New Zealand are discussed, including the climate, nature, food, prices, politics, Maori life, volcanic eruptions, and more.

    Written anonymously by "Hopeful", this work has been attributed to a Miss Campbell.

    Condition

    Bound in the publisher's original cloth. Externally, very good, with light bumping to the extremities and a few light marks to boards. Light cockling to front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a touch age toned, and clean.

    Very Good

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