Fairburn, Edwin, 1827-1911 : Maharatanga

Reminiscences of the Bay of Islands, 1830s-1840s; letter from Fairburn's sister, Esther Hickson (1908); and extract on Hongi Hika from Carleton's life of Henry Williams.

Records an early amputation of an infected leg carried out by William Williams, assisted by E T Fairburn, at Paihia, on a Mr Gray, a blacksmith, ca 1832.

Mention of "first game of cricket in New Zealand" at Paihia, ca 1832 or 1833.

Also contains detailed instructions for snaring birds including korimako (bell-bird) and sea gull

Source of title - Title page

Edwin Fairburn was the son of the CMS missionary, William Fairburn.

Quantity: 1 volume(s) (54 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres.

Physical Description: Typescript (34 cm, blue pam case)