Author: MACK, RüDIGER
Title: Did Dutch Sailors Land in Wainui Bay on 18 December 1642? The First Printed Illustration of New Zealand.
Description: Wellington, Alexander Turnbull Library. 2004, First Edition. Unbound, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book, offprint from the Turnbull Library Record 2004. p. 13-28. Several b/w illustrations and maps. Examines the first printed illustration of New Zealand which was published in 1705 by Nicolaas Witsen. Some details in the background show that during Tasman's stay in Golden Bay Dutch boats got much closer to the shore than is recorded in the official journal of the voyage. Fine. Signed by Author(s).

Keywords: Golden Bay, Abel Tasman, Maori, New Zealand


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