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This remarkably engaging study of a Wakefield family that played a prominent role in the settlement of New Zealand and other English colonies draws on a rich store of personal letters to paint a portrait of a complex family whose influence crossed the globe. A gripping family story, this volume also provides an accessible history of British colonial settlement in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Philip Temple is the author of Central and The Last True Explorer.
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A Sort of Conscience: The Wakefields
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Auckland University Press, Auckland, 2003
ISBN 10: 186940307X
ISBN 13: 9781869403072
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Seller: The Secret Bookshop, Tararua, New Zealand
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. A very good copy with a gift inscription. . This remarkably engaging study of a Wakefield family that played a prominent role in the settlement of New Zealand and other English colonies draws on a rich store of personal letters to paint a portrait of a complex family whose influence crossed the globe. A gripping family story, this volume also provides an accessible history of British colonial settlement in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. For postage outside NZ this volume weighs 1.3 kg and can be checked for its postage cost to your location at NZ Post Ratefinder We do not make a profit from postage. Seller Inventory # 037337
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A Sort Of Conscience: The Wakefields
Published by
Auckland University Press, 2003
ISBN 10: 186940307X
ISBN 13: 9781869403072
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Seller: Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, New Zealand
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. "In stitching together a net of letters and documents, Temple has produced the most comprehensive account yet of the Wakefield family's role in colonial development and self-government across the old Commonwealth. He follows not only the brothers' careers but also establishes the role of the Wakefield women and gives detailed accounts of Edward Gibbon Wakefield's first elopement and his later abduction of Ellen Turner. Temple explores Edward Gibbon's tortuous career through colonial politics from the 1830s to the 1850s and shows how he and his brothers and son strongly influenced, for good and bad, the founding of new nations. This engaging narrative, written in a strong and evocative literary style, relates a story of courage and vision, cupidity and stupidity, high risk and adventure, success against the odds and, ultimately, terrible tragedy. "--BOOK JACKET. Heavy. Corners a little bumped. 584 pages. Seller Inventory # 1582220
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A Sort of Conscience. The Wakefields
Published by
Auckland University Press, Auckland, 2003
ISBN 10: 186940307X
ISBN 13: 9781869403072
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Seller: BOPBooks, Tauranga, BOP, New Zealand
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Soft Covers. Condition: VG+. No Jacket. Portraits (illustrator). 2nd. The Wakefield family, through the New Zealand Company, was instrumental in developing settlements at Wellington, Nelson and Canterbury, and also arranged immigration to a number of other British colonies. Following some dubious land dealing in NZ, as well as notoriety surrounding the amorous actions of one of the Wakefield brothers, the family attracted some controversy and antagonism. In view of this, it is somewhat surprising that Philip Temple's "A Sort of Conscience" is the first definitive biography of a family so important to NZs development. This is an impressive and comprehensive account, which includes revision of some of the earlier opinions and assessments of the Wakefields. First published in 2002 with this second edition in 2003, 584 pages including extended notes, acknowledgements, bibliography, notes and index, 35 b/w portraits (photos/art). family tree at front. Color art card covers are VG+ with circular sticker for New Zealand Book Award Biography Winner 2003 on front, internally excellent, no inscriptions. Heavy book at 1.3kgs unpacked; would require additional postage for international delivery. Seller Inventory # 004456
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A Sort of Conscience: The Wakefields
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Auckland University Press, 2005
ISBN 10: 186940307X
ISBN 13: 9781869403072
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paperback. Condition: Like New. Like New. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book. Seller Inventory # D8S0-3-M-186940307X-5
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