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London, United Kingdom: J M Dent & Co, 1929. Novel based on the life of William Moffatt (1838?-1880) "After trying his luck unsuccessfully on the Thames goldfields, he had made his way to upper Wanganui, living among the Maori, and helping them to build several flour mills. After the wars of the 1860s, the King Country was closed to Pakehas but Moffatt, despite being warned, returned and was killed near Taumarunui." CONDITION Burgundy bds with bright Gilt title, just starting at spine ends, pp x 210, text block bright with foxing to pages near ends, ffep removed, shaken copy. #New Zealand History#. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.