The Boy Colonists. Or Eight Years Of Colonial Life In Otago, NZ. Simeon Elwell
The Boy Colonists. Or Eight Years Of Colonial Life In Otago, NZ. Simeon Elwell
Hardcover, previous owners small name inside, minor spots to front end. Dust jacket faded, small pieces missing, and closed tears
Publisher: Capper Press, New Zealand, 1975
Originally printed published in 1879. An account of two English boys in Otago New Zealand from 1859 to 1867. The text was expanded from a contemporary diary. It gives a good account of Papakaio, Omarama, and other runs at the period of the gold rush giving an interesting insight of the hard work, rough conditions they encountered.
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