Travels in New Zealand

With Contributions to the Geography, Geology, Botany, and Natural History of that Country

By:

Ernst Dieffenbach

Format:

Paperback / softback

Series:

Travels in New Zealand 2 Volume Set

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As a surgeon and naturalist for the New Zealand Company, Ernst Dieffenbach (1811–55) travelled widely in the North Island between 1839 and 1841. He was the first European to successfully scale Mount Egmont (or Taranaki), and he also visited the natural wonders of the Pink and White Terraces at Lake Rotomahana, which were later destroyed in a volcanic eruption. First published in 1843, this two-volume work describes the landscapes, flora and fauna in a highly readable style. Volume 2 focuses on the Maori inhabitants of the island, for whom Dieffenbach had a respect and admiration that was unusual for the time. He writes about their customs, such as hunting techniques, burial practices and the tradition of facial tattooing. He also provides examples of Maori language, including songs and simple phrases. The final section of the work comprises a short grammar and dictionary.

Release date Australia

September 26th, 2013

Author

Ernst Dieffenbach

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Illustrations

1 Plates, black and white

Pages

410

Series

Travels in New Zealand 2 Volume Set

Dimensions

140x216x23

ISBN-13

9781108062183

Product ID

21589413

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