The Wakefield family, through the New Zealand Company, was instrumental in developing settlements at Wellington, Nelson and Canterbury, and also arranged immigration to a number of other British colonies. Following some dubious land dealing in NZ, as well as notoriety surrounding the amorous actions of one of the Wakefield brothers, the family attracted some controversy and antagonism. In view of this, it is somewhat surprising that Philip Temple's "A Sort of Conscience" is the first definitive biography of a family so important to NZs development. This is an impressive and comprehensive account, which includes revision of some of the earlier opinions and assessments of the Wakefields. First published in 2002 with this second edition in 2003, 584 pages including extended notes, acknowledgements, bibliography, notes and index, 35 b/w portraits (photos/art). family tree at front. Color art card covers are VG+ with circular sticker for New Zealand Book Award Biography Winner 2003 on front, internally excellent, no inscriptions. Heavy book at 1.3kgs unpacked; would require additional postage for international delivery.

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T�tulo: A Sort of Conscience. The Wakefields
Editor: Auckland University Press, Auckland
Fecha de publicaci�n: 2003
Idioma: Ingl�s
ISBN 10: 186940307X
ISBN 13: 9781869403072
Encuadernaci�n: Soft Covers
Ilustrador: Portraits
Edici�n: 2nd
Estado: VG+
Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Jacket

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This remarkably engaging study of a Wakefield family that played a prominent role in the settlement of New Zealand and other English colonies draws on a rich store of personal letters to paint a portrait of a complex family whose influence crossed the globe. A gripping family story, this volume also provides an accessible history of British colonial settlement in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Philip Temple is the author of Central and The Last True Explorer.

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