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8vo. 8 plates. ISBN: 0-333-53904-4 Pages: 331.

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This is a scholarly examination of the administration of British colonies, concentrating on New South Wales, Upper Canada and New Zealand. It is sub-titled "Images of Authority in the British Colonies 1820-60. " The focus is on the role of colonial Governors, who not only administered the colony and its native and immigrant people, but were also prominant as the leaders of the society being established, with responsibility for providing the services and economic security. Their lot was not always happy, their schemes not always successful, but they were important in establishing the eventual rule of government and of law. A number of early Governors in the three colonies are considered, exploring also the progress and development each territory made in its formative years. A scarce book. This an ex-library copy, but little used or marked. 331 pages including appendix, notes, bibliography and index, eight b/w art plates, E/paper maps. Black hard covers with gilt spine titles VG+, small library stamp top right FFEP, crossed barcode lower centre, library codes and date stamp title page verso, library stamp top edge first text page, no other library markings to text block which otherwise excellent and virtually unread. Library stamp to top/vertical page edges as closed. Plastic protected colour DJ is VG+ with small code label at spine base, jacket is taped to both pastedowns.

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This book is printed on demand (allow 1-2 weeks for printing) (341 pages) an exploration of the public and private beliefs of governors such as sir thomas brisbane, sir john colbourne, sir george grey and lord elgin as they struggled to survive in colonial cultures which both defied and vilified their personal qualities. 2 maps, 8 plates, bibliography, index, notes, references edition illustrated ed (Hardback)