God's Farthest Outpost: A History of Catholics in New Zealand by Michael King.

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God's Farthest Outpost: A History of Catholics in New Zealand by Michael King.God's Farthest Outpost: A History of Catholics in New Zealand by Michael King. Publisher: Penguin Books (NZ) Ltd, Auckland, 1997. First softback edition. Very good softback, name to ffep, a little foxing to edges, minor marks. 208 pages with illustrations. The illustrations are wonderful and add greatly to the book's appeal. Written by New Zealand's late great historian, Michael King, a lapsed Catholic at least when the book was published; it is

They became known as the "Kelly Gang"

She emigrated to NZ in 1892 and in 1893/4 she was appointed the first woman Inspector of Factories in new Zealand

edges are chipped with some loss to bottom of spine

which continues today

built up a fleet of ships that traded not only in New Zealand's coastal waters but also across to Australia

Jacket has minor edge-wear and marks

gilt title to spine

marked and faded

Aimed at a young adult audience but of huge interest to all New Zealanders

Good hardback in green faux leather with gilt titles to spine and front cover

previous owner's name to ffep

a lapsed Catholic at least when the book was published