THE WONDERLAND OF THE ANTIPODES

THE WONDERLAND OF THE ANTIPODES: And other Sketches of Travel in the North Island of New Zealand

by J. Ernest Tinne

DESCRIPTION
Format: medium cloth board hardcover
Published: Sampson Low, Marston, Low, and Searle 1873
Size (mm): 175 w x 250 h x 20 d
Pages: 124
SKU: A4/2605/U463

ABOUT

A historical travelogue written and published in London in 1873 detailing an account of Tinne's travels across the North Island of New Zealand during the colonial era.

The book focuses on the "wonders" of the North Island, distinguishing its unique landscapes from the more "English-looking" South Island.

Tinne describes the hot springs, geysers, and volcanic features of the Taupo and Rotorua regions, which were then gaining international fame. As a Victorian-era traveler, Tinne reflects on the "semi-tropical" vegetation and the "novelty" of the environment to British visitors.

Includes monochrome images fine line illustrations and maps.

CONDITION
First image for illustrative purposes only - not actual item.
Excellent with light wear on covers and page edges, stamped, notations on some pages, light marks on end papers, pages clean with the odd mark. Images depict all need to know detail.

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