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Preface to the First Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
List of Publications relating to New-Zealand, and to the
New System of Colonization
CHAPTER I.
Position and Extent of New-Zealand-Mountains-Face of
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CHAPTER IV.
Natural Productions-Timber, Flax, Corn, and other Vege-
tables.-Minerals.-Animal Kingdom-Birds, Fishes
CHAPTER V.
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The Native Inhabitants-Their Numbers, Character, and
Manners.-Their Capacity for Civilization and Disposi-
tion towards British Settlers-Opinions in Favour of the
Introduction of a British Colony-
CHAPTER VI.
Former Attempts to Colonize New-Zealand.-Existing State
of British Intercourse.-The New-Zealand Association
of 1837. The present New-Zealand Company-Its
Objects and Proceedings.-Preliminary Sales of Town
Land.-Committee of the First Colony
CHAPTER VII.
Realization of Land Fund.-The Surveying Staff.-List of
Emigrant Ships and Passengers.-Property of the Set-
tlers.-Provision for first wants on arrival.- Public
Library. Schools.-Clergy.-Bank.-Progress of Pub-
lic Opinion-Meetings at Glasgow and Dublin.- Plans
of the Company
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