The Colony Of New Zealand

""The Colony of New Zealand: Its History, Vicissitudes and Progress"" is a comprehensive historical account of New Zealand by William Gisborne, originally published in 1891. The book covers the early history of New Zealand, including the arrival of the Maori people and the subsequent colonization by Europeans. It also delves into the political and social developments of the country, including the formation of the government and the establishment of the legal system. Gisborne also explores the economic growth of New Zealand, focusing on the agricultural industry and the development of infrastructure, such as railways and telegraphs. The book is written in a scholarly style, with detailed footnotes and references to primary sources. It provides a fascinating insight into the early days of New Zealand and the challenges faced by the country as it grew into a modern nation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.