Frontier New Zealand. The Search for Eldorado 1800-1920. from sea shore to mountain

from sea shore to mountain top and from the tropics to the poles

A fascinating account of how the European frontier gradually spread to Australasia as voyages of discovery encountered and interacted with the indigenous peoples of Australia and New Zealand

David & Charles

Michael Beasley

There are many high quality line drawings and diagrams

Frontier New Zealand. The Search for Eldorado 1800-1920. from sea shore to mountainDuncan Mackay. An illustrated account of the lives and work of nineteenth century pioneers of the primary extractive industries of the country. The first sealers, whalers, gold miners and timber millers are described and also the changes brought about as the rough pioneer period gave way to the consolidating towns and a more settled way of life. Harper Collins Publishers NZ Ltd., Auckland, 1992. ISBN 9781869500764 Softback. 159 pages. SECONDHAND. Fine