![]() Auckland 133 An enjoyable and information-packed account of a remarkable woman. Wellington 020 Betty Gilderdale's research is amazingly detailed.the way she has integrated letters from Lady B, letters from others and her own narrative has resulted in a perfect blend. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Best for a long time, according to the group. Station Life in New Zealand - Kindle edition by Barker, Lady. Station Amusements in New Zealand is a collection of vignettes about life on a sheep station in colonial New Zealand during the 1860s and is a further embellishment of events presented in Mary Anne Barker’s first book 'Station Life in New Zealand'. Amazing life and very perceptive comments by Lady Barker. We found the book a bit detailed and dry but fascinating at the same time. Mary Ann Barker was one of those intrepid Victorian women who managed to make a life of adventure while still staying perfectly proper. ![]() Comments from GroupsĪ fascinating story of an early pioneer woman's years in New Zealand and other British colonies. Best remembered in NZ for her classic book, Station Life in New Zealand. Momentous historical events of the period are recorded with a degree of equanimity. ![]() ![]() The absorbing biography of Lady Mary Anne Barker, a widely travelled, adventurous Victorian woman who lived in England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, Mauritius, Australia and Trinidad. First published in 1870, Lady Barkers enthusiastic description of three years spent on a sheep station in New Zealand is full of intriguing insights into. ![]()
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