Contributions to the Early History of New Zealand Settlement of Otago [Paperback]

This 1898 publication covers the history of European settlement in Otago, New Zealand, in the years preceding the gold rush.First published in 1898, this history of New Zealand recounts the early years of European exploration and settlement in the southern region of Otago. Hocken's account begins with the arrival of British migrants and concludes with the discovery of gold in Central Otago which prompted the New Zealand gold rush.First published in 1898, this history of New Zealand recounts the early years of European exploration and settlement in the southern region of Otago. Hocken's account begins with the arrival of British migrants and concludes with the discovery of gold in Central Otago which prompted the New Zealand gold rush.English-born Thomas Morland Hocken (18361910), doctor, historian, and bibliographer, arrived in New Zealand in 1862 after abandoning his career as a ship's surgeon. After establishing a general practice in Dunedin, Hocken began to take a keen interest in the country's recent past. Published in 1898, this book was Hocken's first major work on New Zealand. The book focuses on the history of European settlement in the southern province of Otago in the years preceding the gold rush. Hocken begins with an account of the first pioneers' arrival in New Zealand, and the 'Wakefield Scheme' of assisted passage. The book describes the lives of the founding fathers of Dunedin, the migration of settlers to the area and the establishment of churches, and ends with the discovery of gold. Hocken wrote several other accounts of New Zealand history and was elected Fellow of the Linnean Society for his contribution to botany.Preface; 1. Introductory; 2. The Colonial Gazette and New Zealand Journal; 3. Captain William Cargill; 4. The 'Disruption' of 1843; 5. The two schemes compared; 6. Governor Fitzroy departs for New Zealand; 7. Sketch of Middle Island sixty years ago; 8. Permission to purchase land; 9. Voyage continued; 10. Voyage concluded; 11. The fil°