[Works on Emigration...]
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WORKS ON EMIGRATION,
RECENTLY PUBLISHED BY
SMITH, ELDER AND CO.,
CORNHILL, LONDON.
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In Demy 8vo. with a Map and Plates. Fifth Edition, price 3s. cloth.
AN ACCOUNT OF THE SETTLEMENTS OF
THE NEW ZEALAND COMPANY,
From Personal Observations during a residence there.
By the HON. HENRY WILLIAM PETRE.
"This is a valuable contribution to our sources of information respecting New Zealand, and the best proof of the Author's very favourable opinion of the country, is his making immediate arrangements to return there as a Colonist."
An Edition in smaller type, without the Map, has been printed for the accommodation of Emigrants; price One Shilling,
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Just Published, price 1s. Sewed.
LATEST INFORMATION
FROM THE
SETTLEMENT OF NEW PLYMOUTH,
NEW ZEALAND.
Comprising Letters from Settlers there, with an Account of its General Products, Agricultural and Commercial Capabilities, &c. Illustrated with Woodcuts.
Recently published in Foolscap 8vo. with a Map and Outline Chart.
Fourth Edition. Price 2s. sewed.
INFORMATION RELATIVE TO NEW ZEALAND,
Compiled for the Use of Colonists.
By JOHN WARD, Esq. Secretary to the New Zealand Company.
Also by the same Author. Price 2s. sewed.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION RELATIVE TO
NEW ZEALAND,
Comprising Dispatches and Journals of the Company's Officers in New Zealand, with Descriptions of the Natives, the State of Society, and the Agricultural and Commercial capabilities of the Country.
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WORKS ON NEW ZEALAND,
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In Demy 8vo. Price 3s. 6d. sewed.
NEW ZEALAND DESCRIBED.
By JOHN DUNMORE LANG, D.D., Principal of the Australian College, and Senior Minister of the Church of Scotland in New South Wales.
"To persons who may have formed an idea of betaking themselves to this new asylum, we earnestly recommend Dr. Lang's Book, a seasonable, authentic, and highly useful pamphlet."--Times .
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Recently published in Demy 8vo. Price 2s. sewed.
THE CLIMATE AND
CAPABILITIES OF NEW ZEALAND,
Observations on the Climate of New Zealand, particularly with reference to its superior Sanative or Healthy Character, and its Congenial and Remedial effects on the English Constitution, with a general Account of the Island, its Animal and Vegetable Productions, its Agricultural Resources, and its Commercial Capabilities as a Residence for British Emigrants and Capitalists.
By WILLIAM SWAINSON, Esq.
"This is a clear and faithful resume of every thing relating to the climate of New Zealand, especially in reference to its influence on the Health of Europeans."
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Now ready, in Post 8vo. with Maps and Plates. Price 8s. cloth,
NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AND
NEW SOUTH WALES.
A RECORD of RECENT TRAVELS in these COLONIES, with especial reference to Emigration, and the Advantageous employment of Labour and Capital. By R. G. JAMESON, Esq. Surgeon Super-intendant of Emigrants to Australia, &c.
"One of the most intelligent accounts of New Zealand and Australia that has yet appeared."--Colonial Gazette .
"Those persons who intend to settle in either of the places which Mr. Jameson treats of, will certainly be made familiar through the medium of his book with many things which they might otherwise only acquire at the expense of a long and dearly bought experience."--Globe .
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Small 8vo. Price 1s. stitched.
THE PRESENT STATE, RESOURCES, AND
PROSPECTS OF NEW ZEALAND.
BY EDWARD CAMPBELL.
"This is the beat Tract that has yet appeared concerning these Settlements; it is short yet full of information, and written with the strictest impartiality. His picture of the Natives is extremely accurate and valuable."--Atlas .
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VIEWS, PLANS, ETC.
Just published, price 2s. 6d. tinted, or 5s. beautifully coloured after nature.
A VIEW OF NELSON HAVEN IN TASMAN'S GULF,
INCLUDING PART OF THE SITE OF THE INTENDED
TOWN OF NELSON.
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Also, uniform with the above.
A VIEW OF PART OF
THE TOWN OF WELLINGTON,
Looking towards the South East, and comprising one-third of the Water Frontage.
"These splendid views are exquisitely drawn on stone by T. Allom, from original paintings made in November, by C. Heaphy, draftsman to the New Zealand Company, and convey a faithful and most complete idea of the general scenery of this most beautiful and interesting country." -- London Review ,
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Just published, price 3s. plain, & 5s. coloured, with a descriptive Key,
A LARGE VIEW OF
LAMBTON HARBOUR IN PORT NICHOLSON,
New Zealand, comprehending the Water Frontage of THE TOWN OF WELLINGTON; beautifully executed in Tinted Lithography, from the Original Drawing by C. HEAPHY, Draftsman to the New Zealand Company.
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Price 3s. plain and 5s. coloured.
A LARGE VIEW OF MOUNT EGMONT;
Taken from the North Shore of Cook's Straits, New Zealand; the foreground shewing the Natives burning off Wood for Potato Grounds. Executed in the highest style of Tinted Lithography by T. ALLOM, from a Drawing by CHARLES HEAPHY.
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Just published, price 5s. coloured.
A LARGE PANORAMIC VIEW OF THE
NEW PLYMOUTH SETTLEMENT
In the District of Taranake, New Zealand, taken from the Anchorage Bay, shewing the range of the Houses recently Built by the Natives in anticipation of the arrival of Emigrants. -- From a Drawing taken on board the "Brougham," by GEO. DUPPA, Esq.
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WORKS ON NEW ZEALAND, ETC.
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On a large Imperial Folio sheet. Price 5s. coloured.
A COMPLETE PLAN OF
THE TOWN OF WELLINGTON,
The First and Principal Settlement of the New Zealand Company.
By Captain W. SMITH, Surveyor-General.
"This is one of the most beautifully executed Plans of a Town we have ever seen, exhibiting the natural features of the surface, such as Hill and Dale. Every Town-Acre is marked with a double set of Figures shewing the original numbers in the Surveyor-General's Plan, and also the positions of the respective Allotments, selected in the order of choice as drawn at the ballot in England, by which Proprietors of Land in this favoured spot may see at a glance the exact position of their respective Locations, and also that of their friends.
"The extent of Land around the Town, reserved for Parks and Public purposes, with the Native and Church Reserves, are also distinguished."
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Just Published in Imperial folio. Price 3s.
A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF
THE HARBOUR OF PORT NICHOLSON,
With its various Bays, Islands, and Soundings, shewing also the relative positions of the Town and Country Sections for several miles round the Town of Wellington, and distinguishing the Rivers and state of the Soil, &c. throughout the respective districts.
By W. M. SMITH, Surveyor-General.
"This is truly a comprehensive and highly interesting Map, and beautifully executed. The whole of the Allotments in this valuable and extensive tract of country are clearly pointed out and distinguished by Numbers which at once shew the Estates of the various proprietors."
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Just published, price 1s. 6d. in sheet; and 2s. 6d. in case, coloured,
A MAP OF NEW ZEALAND.
A complete MAP of the ISLANDS of NEW ZEALAND, brought down to the Present Time, from the Government and other recent Surveys, and including the various Settlements of the New Zealand Company; engraved from the large Map of New Zealand. By J. ARROWSMITH.
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Price 1s. 6d. in a sheet, and 1s. 6d. in, case, coloured,
A COMPLETE
MAP OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND,
WITH THE ADJACENT ISLANDS,
Brought down to the present period. By JOHN ARROWSMITH.
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In Demy 8vo. with 45 Botanical Plates. Price 21s. cloth.
THE TROPICAL AGRICULTURIST,
A Practical Treatise on the Cultivation and Management of various Productions suited to Tropical Climates, and capable of advantageous production in our Colonies, &c.
BY THE SAME AUTHOR,
THE NATURE AND PROPERTIES OF
THE SUGAR CANE;
With Practical Directions for the Improvement of its Culture, and the Manufacture of its Products. The Second Edition. With Plates, 8vo. cloth.
"These two valuable volumes open to Colonial Residents such a mine of hitherto concealed wealth, that every Proprietor, Emigrant, or person interested in the success of an Emigrant Friend ought to procure a Copy of each as their surest guide to fortune."
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Third Edition, Post 8vo. Price 4s. boards.
JOURNAL OF A RECENT VISIT TO
THE VINEYARDS OF SPAIN AND FRANCE;
Forming a Guide to the Profitable Culture of the Vine in New South Wales; and to the manufacture of the various Wines of Australia and New Zealand to rival those of France, Spain, and Portugal: also, Directions for the successful culture of the Olive; with useful remarks on the preparation of Raisins, Figs, Almonds, and other Dried Fruits, with an estimate of their Profits as articles of Merchandise. Compiled for the use of the Australian and New Zealand Farmer and Emigrant.
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In Two large Volumes 8vo. Price 26s. cloth,
A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF THE
WOOLLEN TRADE
THROUGHOUT THE WORLD,
From the earliest Records to the present Period, comprising the Woollen and Worsted Manufactures, and the Natural and Commercial History of Sheep, with the various Breeds, and modes of Management in different Countries.
By JAMES BISCHOFF, Esq.
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WORKS ON AUSTRALIA, ETC.
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Just published in Demy 8vo. Price 4s.
A TREATISE ON SHEEP,
Addressed to the Flock-masters of Australia, New Zealand, and Southern Africa, showing the means by which the Wool of these Colonies may be improved, and suggesting ideas for the introduction of other Lanigerous Animals, suited to the climate, and calculated to add to their Agricultural Resources.
By THOMAS SOUTHEY, Wool Broker.
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Second Edition, 2 vols. 8vo. Price 28s.
Illustrated with a large Map of Australia, by Arrowsmith; Charts, Fossils, Landscapes, and beautifully-coloured Plates of Birds, &c.
A NARRATIVE OF
TWO EXPEDITIONS INTO THE INTERIOR
OF AUSTRALIA,
Undertaken by Captain CHARLES STURT, of the 39th Regiment, by order of the Colonial Government, to ascertain the Nature of the Country to the West and North-west of the Colony of New South Wales.
"We heartily lecommend these volumes to public notice. They are full of interest, well and modestly written, carefully illustrated, and, on the whole, make us better acquainted with the interior of Australia and its native tribes than any other work we have hitherto met with."--Athenaeum .
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In One Vol. Demy 8vo. price 14s. boards.
THE PRESENT STATE OF AUSTRALIA:
A DESCRIPTION OF THE COUNTRY;
Its Advantages and Prospects with reference to Emigration;
And a particular Account of the Manners, Customs, and Condition
of its Aboriginal Inhabitants.
BY ROBERT DAWSON, ESQ.
Late Chief Agent of the Australian Agricultural Company.
"The work before us is an important work on a very important question. The author's advice to emigrants ought to be lead by every one contemplating a trip to a remote colony, from whence they may not have the power easily to retreat. The most valuable portion of Mr. Dawson's volume is unquestionably the mass of practical information it affords to all persons contemplating emigration."--New Monthly Magazine .
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SMITH, ELDER AND CO., CORNHILL, LONDON.
