Diaries and journals are often attractive for their attention to the mundane. This seems to humanize the writer. But then

While reading about Thomas Gilbert and his refusal to serve in the Taranaki militia during the first war there in

There has been a new post (read more), of four books that arise from, or have an interest in, the

Amidst the rampant militarism of the 19th century empire, we don’t hear much about those who objected to serving in

Another piece on early New Zealand books has been posted (read more). This covers the main books published between 1856

I was on the phone the other day talking with a University of Auckland psychology student, who was drumming up

As you read through the early books on New Zealand (read more) the narratives of missionaries, early visitors and traders, settlers

More writing on early New Zealand Books has been posted (read more). This time the period covered is 1843 to

There is a new piece now posted in Early China books (read more) on the seven French Jesuit priests recruited

Early New Zealand books, 1840-1843 More writing on early New Zealand Books has been posted (read more). This time the