Bishop Harper And The Canterbury Settlement (1903)

By Henry Thomas Purchas

Book Overview

Bishop Harper and the Canterbury Settlement is a historical non-fiction book written by H.T. Purchas and published in 1903. The book explores the life and work of Bishop Harper, who was instrumental in the establishment of the Canterbury Settlement in New Zealand in the mid-19th century. The book provides a detailed account of Bishop Harper's early life and education in England, his journey to New Zealand, and his efforts to establish a new settlement in the Canterbury region. It also delves into the challenges and obstacles that Bishop Harper faced in his mission, including conflicts with the Maori people and the difficulties of establishing a new community in a remote and unfamiliar land.Throughout the book, Purchas offers a nuanced and insightful analysis of Bishop Harper's character and leadership style, highlighting his strengths as a visionary and his weaknesses as a tactician. The book also provides a rich and detailed portrait of life in the Canterbury Settlement during its early years, including the struggles and triumphs of the settlers as they worked to build a new community in a challenging environment.Overall, Bishop Harper and the Canterbury Settlement is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of New Zealand, the role of religion in colonialism, or the challenges of building a new community in a remote and unfamiliar land.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: 1163900796
• ISBN13: 9781163900796
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"