The Collector: A Biography of Andreas Reischek

Stock Code:
BAD9023
Price:
$35.00

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The Collector: A Biography of Andreas Reischek by Michael King. 'The Australian naturalist Andreas Reischek (1845-1902), author of the classic Yesterdays in Maoriland, came to New Zealand in 1877 for two years and stayed fro twelve. He returned to Vienna in 1889 with the last great collection of artifacts and natural specimens to be taken to Europe from the South Seas - 14,000 items. After a brief moment of glory he died in poverty and obscurity. He has been hailed by some as one of New Zealand's great explorers and scientists, and he has been vilified by others as an accomplished charlatan who bribed and cheated his way through the Antipodes. The author, Michael King has set out to provide a lucid and balanced evaluation of his life and work.

Details

  • Author:
    King, Michael
  • Book Condition:
    Very Good
  • Publisher:
    Hodder And Stoughton, NZ
  • Edition:
    First
  • Jacket Condition:
    Good Plus
  • Binding:
    Hard Cover
  • Location:
    Y3
  • ISBN:
    0340245514
  • Size:
    8vo
  • Pages:
    196
  • Publish Date:
    1981
Stock Level:
1 In Stock
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