New Zealand : being a narrative of travels and adventures during a residence in that country between the years 1831 and 1837
Description: "Full of research and observation. History, topography, and natural products of New Zealand ; traditions and customs of the [Maori] ; first pakehas ; missions ; and Baron de Thierry's pretensions. Abounds in curious information gathered from the natives whilst travelling. First known reference to the moa on p. 303, Vol. i. On p. 282, Vol ii, is a list of numerals in sixty Pacific, Indian, and African languages. The notes give and account of the discover and productions of the outlying islands of New Zealand and the whale-fishery."--Hocken p. 68
Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: "Full of research and observation. History, topography, and natural products of New Zealand ; traditions and customs of the [Maori] ; first pakehas ; missions ; and Baron de…