An Introduction to the Howick Historical Village

Howick and Districts Historical Society [Published date: 1997]. Soft cover, 64 pp. In very good condition. Slightly Oversized (8.25 x 11.75?) glossy pictorial paper covers have very light bumping to edges and corners and light overall scuffing. Binding tight. Pages clean and unmarked. NOT Ex-library. NO remainder marks. Profusely illustrated with color and black and white photos and illustrations throughout. [From back cover] Howick Historical Village?s mission is ?to enlighten and stimulate awareness for a better understanding of our local heritage and culture by presenting village life in a Fencible Settlement during the period 1840 to 1880? The fencible (soldier-settlers) immigration was Auckland's largest organised immigration scheme. Howick Historical Village recreates fencible life of the 1850's with authentic buildings and costumed historical interpreters. Contents include: Introduction; A brief history of Howick Historical village; 34 points of interest, each with pictures and a brief explanation of its purpose and importance.…