Our First Foreign War and get exploring’ — Carolyn

and get exploring’ — Carolyn Enting

Jose-Luis Novo and Ru Freeman

This superbly illustrated history of the people who settled in the many bays of Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour is full of finely observed insights into the challenges of living in small

this book is for all those who long to wade through emerald rivers and breathe the mountain air

Our First Foreign War and get exploring’ — CarolynThe fascinating account of an often overlooked war When war broke out between the British Empire and the Boer republics in 1899, New Zealand was among Britains most enthusiastic supporters. Many welcomed the opportunity to prove their nations military capabilities and its loyalty to the Empire. Although the numbers sent to South Africa were small, the response at home was on a grander scale. Contributions to the war effort flooded in and New