The New Zealand Disease
15th May 2025 - Blog
The Wesleyan missionary the Rev John Bumby had a sadly short life in New Zealand, arriving in the Hokianga in
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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Lord Dashalong and the hidden world of bookplates
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