Gisborne, William, 1825-1898 : Journal of a trip by Messrs Petre and Gisborne from Auckland to the Hot Springs at Lakes Rotorua and Rotomahana

Gisborne and Petre went by sea to Coromandel and then by land, first up to Thames and travelling up the river, passing through pa, including Opita, then to Matamata, Tauranga, Rotorua, Lake Tarawera and Lake Rotomahana. They returned to Auckland by way of the Waikato River, passing through Maungatautari and Waipa. The journal includes interesting descriptions of Maori life and Gisborne meet the Revs Brown, Spencer, Chapman and Ashville [sic] and various prominent Maori.

Variations in title - Binder's title: Gisborne journal

The journal is loose in a cover with a typescript and index in an envelope at the back

Quantity: 1 volume(s) (38 pages, 30 leaves)). 0.01 Linear Metres.

Physical Description: Holograph and typescript (32 cm, blue linen)

Alternative form available: Typescript and index available at MS-Papers-1953