This work describes the history of Akaroa in the South Island, a small settlement on the Banks Peninsula founded by French settlers in 1840. In the same year, New Zealand became part of the British Empire, and much of Buick's account focuses on the interaction and disputes between the French and British settlers. The book also includes the history of the local Maori tribes.
A local history classic, Buick tells the story of the first town in Canterbury, a settlement established by 63 French and German colonists. A substantial account of events that are unique in New Zealand history.
Hardcover in as-new condition with perfect dustjacket. 12.6 x 1.7 x 19.5 cm Published by Capper Press, Christchurch, 1980
224 pages