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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SIR GEORGE GREY (1892) IBD

LILY REES / WILLIAM LEE REES
KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
08 / 2009
9781120037312
Inglés

Sinopsis

The Life And Times Of Sir George Grey is a book written by William Lee Rees in 1892. The book provides a detailed account of the life and achievements of Sir George Grey, a prominent figure in the history of New Zealand and Australia. Grey was a British colonial administrator who served as the Governor of South Australia, New Zealand, and Cape Colony (South Africa) during the 19th century.The book covers Grey?s early life in England, his education at Oxford University, and his early political career before he was appointed as Governor of South Australia in 1841. It then traces his subsequent appointments as Governor of New Zealand in 1845 and Governor of Cape Colony in 1854, as well as his return to New Zealand as Governor for a second term in 1861.The book also highlights Grey?s contributions to the development of the colonies he governed, including his efforts to improve education, establish a legal system, and promote public works. It also delves into his political and social views, including his advocacy for the rights of indigenous peoples and his opposition to slavery.Overall, The Life And Times Of Sir George Grey is a comprehensive biography of one of the most influential colonial administrators of the 19th century, providing valuable insights into the history of New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world?s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.