The Barber of Batavia
14th Mar 2026 - Blog
Some times when reading a travel account or diary you are brought up short. Here is the 12-year-old George Thomas
Every now and again you need to go back and read a Trollope book or two. They are unexcelled for sharp amusement, intrigue, and just straight enjoyment, and inside the books you find things, such as New Zealand and kauri gum. Trollop also visited New Zealand in 1872 and wrote an account of his travels. You can read all about this in the attached article.
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