The Farthest Promised Land English Villagers, New Zealand Immigrants Of The 1870S by Rollo Arnold

"... This study of the English villagers who made up one major group of assisted immigrants to New Zealand, challenges what has become of the traditional view of the "Vogel" recruits of the 1870s who are still thought of as having being predominantly town dwellers in whose selection standards had been "rather let down". Probing the strong links formed between the immigration drive of the 1870s and the remarkable Revolt of the Field of the English village labourer, with which it coincided almost exactly, Professor Arnold makes the case that the New Zealand countryside has never received a more valuable infusion of rural skills. " -- Inside front cover.

Publisher:	Victoria University Press with Price Milburn
Year:	1981
Binding:	Hardback
ISBN:	9780705506960
Condition:	Good
Description:	Heavy; DJ; Signed; Owner's Name inside. DJ very scuffed and worn, and front fold separated; page edges foxed, but book is very readable. Gilt on green cloth cover very bright still.

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SKU: 1596978
Location: NZ NF