Name/TitleThe lively capital : Auckland 1840-1865
MakerPlatts, Una
Maker RoleAuthor
About this objectThis book describes the characteristics of Auckland in its years as capital. It describes among other things the intermingling of Maori and European peoples.
Contents
Auckland before the first land sale
The Hobsons and their circle
Official Bay and the officials
Commercial ventures
Governor Fitzroy takes command
Taurarua or Judges Bay
The 'transplantation' of St. John's College
Governor Grey to the rescue
The 58th Regiment brightens society
A wedding at St. John's
Auckland in the fifties
Responsible government
The 58th departs
End of an era
Governors of New Zealand 1840-1865
Passenger lists
Includes illustrations, bibliography and index
The book contains many sketches and drawings.
PublisherAvon Fine Prints
Publication Date1971
Publication PlaceChristchurch, NZ
Subject and Association KeywordsAuckland (NZ.)
Subject and Association KeywordsPioneers
Subject and Association KeywordsGovernors
Named CollectionLibrary
Credit LineDonated by members of the Auckland Historical Society, 1972
Object TypeBook
Object numberLIB 025504
Spine Label993 PLA
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved