The Torlesse Papers 1848-51 The Birth of Canterbury

Author(s): Peter Maling

Canterbury | Secondhand

The journals and letters of Charles Obins Torlesse concerning the foundation of the Canterbury Settlement in New Zealand 1848 to 1851. As a surveyor, Torlesse had experience of the events, personalities and controversies that preceeded the arrival of the first four ships in Lyttelton. 2nd edition, of 750 copies.

The journals and letters of Charles Obins Torlesse concerning the foundation of the Canterbury Settlement in New Zealand 1848 to 1851. As a surveyor, Torlesse had experience of the events, personalities and controversies that preceeded the arrival of the first four ships in Lyttelton. 2nd edition, one of a limited edition of 750 copies.


Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9780908563981
  • : Caxton Press
  • : Caxton Press
  • : January 2003
  • : Christchurch
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Peter Maling
  • : Softback
  • : 238