Journal of Francis Goode Cuningham`s trip to New Zealand, with related news cuttings and two photographs.
Scope and Contents
Francis Goode Cuningham`s journal describes an ill-starred venture to export 2000 sheep from Australia to New Zealand, an entreprise which he undertakes with a New Zealand sheep farmer called A.G. Chalmers, who had already secured a station near Otago. Cuningham is to take a half share and see what New Zealand might hold for him in the way of a future. His journal contains many observations about the landscape and geography of parts of New Zealand which had not been properly surveyed. Cuningham extensively comments on the Maoris, settler society and emigration. He also provides some useful advice to prospective emigrants based on his own observations and experience.
Dates
- Creation: March-September 1858.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Extent
0.04 Linear metres (1 journal, news cuttings and two photographs)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Contemporary limp morocco binding, all edges gilt. Octavo.
ff. 110. Circa 30,000 words
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 2009, from John Hart, Binham, catalogue 86, item 49.8 October 2009
Subject
- Cuningham, Francis Goode, Emigrant, 1836-1911: former owner (Former owner, Person)
- Cuningham, Francis Goode, Emigrant, 1836-1911: former owner (Former owner, Person)
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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