Rev R Burrows (7 results)

Paperback. Condition: New.

Stapled Card Covers. Condition: Very Good. None. Reprint Edition. 21.5 cm, 58 pp, stapled card covers. VG copy. Reprint of 1886 first edition. This is lighter in weight than the average allowed for at the checkout and there will be a freight rebate made for orders.

paperback. Condition: Good. A slim staple-bound paperback volume, 1969, in Good condition. This book is in stock now, in our UK premises. Photos of our books are available on request (dustjacket and cover illustrations vary, and unless the image accompanying the listing is marked 'Bookseller Image', it is an Abebooks Stock Image, NOT our own). BUYERS OUTSIDE UK please also note the following: 1. shipping rates apply to packets of 750g and under, and should the packed weight of an item exceed this we reserve the right to ship via 'Economy', or request extra postage prior to fulfilling the order, or cancel 2. many countries apply import or other taxes - these are the buyers responsibility; we may ask for extra payment to cover any taxes which we have to pay 'up front' on the buyer's behalf. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Stapled booklet, 58pp. A tidy reprint, originally pub. 1886.

Card 24pp illus.Fine.

ORIGINAL BINDING (SPINE REINFORCED), octavo, grey stapled light card wrappers, black lettering to front cover, 58pp, VG- (firm reinforcement to spine, moderate creasing to cover edges/corners- minor loss to bottom corner of front cover, moderate foxing to covers, light tanning & foxing to page edges, light to moderate foxing throughout, prev. owner's details in ink to title page, heavy rusting at staples).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Ex-library, General Assembly Library of New Zealand, Parliamentary Library. Gilt library stamps on spine and front board. Split to gutter at page 3. A nicely bound copy, Joints strong.; 58 pages. Rebound in green half calf binding, with red leather lettering piece on spine. Original wrappers not present. Numerous blank fly leaves bound in at rear. Page dimensions: 203 x 131mm. Spine titled in gilt: "BURROWS - HEKE'S WAR, 1886." "I well remember Sir William remarking that, although 'Heke's War was confined to one part of the Island, and his followers were comparatively few, yet it represented a 'crisis' in the early history of the colonization of the country; and that the facts and circumstances connected therewith ought not to be lost to our children.'" - from the Preface. [References: Bagnall 803 - "Significant contemporary impressions [.] considerably expanded from original briefer diary entries"; Hocken p. 366 - "As a missionary, Mr. Burrows was in the midst of the disturbed district. He was present at the outbreak at Kororareka, and then at Okaihau and Ohaeawai. He was in constant contact with both sides."].…