An Introduction to the Howick Historical Village

Alan La Roche

ISBN 10: 0473046660 / ISBN 13: 9780473046668

Published by Howick and Districts Historical Society

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to the Howick Historical Village
• Publisher: Howick and Districts Historical Society
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0473046660
• ISBN 13: 9780473046668
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1775571908.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 48026153
• Signed: 4/7/2026 2:25:08 PM
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Synopsis

Howick and Districts Historical Society [Published date: 1997]. Soft cover, 64 pp. 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.