A Summer's Excursion In New Zealand: With Gleanings From Other Writers (1854)

By John Larkins Cheese Richardson

Book Overview

A Summer's Excursion in New Zealand: With Gleanings from Other Writers is a book written by John Larkins C. Richardson in 1854. The book is a detailed account of Richardson's summer trip to New Zealand, where he explores the country's natural beauty, culture, and people. The author describes his journey from Auckland to Wellington and then to the South Island, where he visits various places such as Nelson, Canterbury, and Otago. In addition to his own experiences, Richardson also includes information from other writers and explorers who have visited New Zealand before him. He discusses the history of the Maori people, their customs and traditions, and the impact of European settlement on their way of life. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of New Zealand. It provides a unique perspective on the country during a time of significant change and development. The author's vivid descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna of New Zealand make the book an enjoyable read for nature lovers. Overall, A Summer's Excursion in New Zealand is a fascinating account of a traveler's journey through a beautiful and unique country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120132142
• ISBN13: 9781120132147
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"