Wakefield E Jerningham (7 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Slight lean. Fading to jacket on spine.

Condition: Good. 1st thus. Cloth, G+. xviii+320pp, b/w frontis, 16pp b/w plates, 3 b/w maps, index, occasional pencil marginalia, cloth rubbed, a good reading copy. An abridged version of a four year stay in New Zealand between 1839 - 1844. The author, Edward Jerningham Wakefield [ 1820 - 1879 ] had only intended to stay in the country for a few months, but found New Zealand facsinating and kept a diary of his adventures. 500 grams.

Octavo hardcover (VG) in d/w (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

Octavo hardcover (VG) in d/w (VG-); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good + Hardback. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good + Dj. Illustrated (illustrator). No writing or tears.

Hardback. E. Jerningham Wakefield, Golden Press. Author: E. Jerningham WakefieldBinding: HardbackPublished: Golden Press, 1975Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis compelling historical account chronicles the early European settlement of New Zealand, offering a vivid firsthand perspective on the challenges and discoveries of a nascent colony. It presents a detailed narrative of the rugged landscapes, the interactions with the Maori people, and the establishment of new communities in a distant land. The author's keen observations and adventurous spirit permeate the pages, illustrating the raw experiences of those who shaped the nation's formative years. Readers will find an invaluable record of a pivotal era, capturing the essence of exploration and the complexities of cultural encounter. This work stands as a foundational text for understanding New Zealand's colonial past, providing both an engaging adventure story and a significant historical document. Hardback.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Octavo, xx, 320pp inc. index. Red cloth binding with gilt text to spine, very minimal shelf wear to edges and corners, internally immaculate, no marks or inscriptions. D/J is pictorial, a little shelf wear, unclipped.