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To Auckland by the Ganges (Paperback, New)
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To Auckland by the Ganges (Paperback, New)
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Loot Price R524
Discovery Miles 5 240
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In 1863 there was only one method of travelling from Britain to the
other side of the world - by sailing ship, on a journey that could
take up to four months, when the vagaries of wind and weather could
put travellers in peril during long voyages. The offer of grants of
land in New Zealand was a means of enticing emigrants to the
fledgling colony, particularly people who had a skill to offer. One
such emigrant was David Buchanan, a journalist and editor of
several prominent Scottish newspapers, who opted for a new life in
the hope that the health and fortunes of his family would improve.
He travelled with his surviving son and three daughters, having
lost his wife giving birth to their ninth child. Using his
journalistic skills, Buchanan maintained a daily journal of the
voyage which was published twice-weekly in his former newspaper,
the Glasgow Herald. His account blended accurate details of the
vessel and its handling with anecdotal tales and experiences
providing interesting snapshots of mid-nineteenth century life. His
devotion to detail suggests a passenger's keen eye upon the
operation and progress of the vessel by the ship's crew. Of
especial interest is the description of daily life aboard a
mid-19th century sailing ship, and the interaction between
passengers and crew. The clear class distinction between cabin and
steerage class passengers, as well as the many pitfalls and
potential injuries to passengers and crew that are described will
make illuminating reading. Upon reaching New Zealand Buchanan and
his fellow passengers had stepped into the unrest of the Maori
Wars, which were closely reported in British newspapers such as the
Glasgow Herald. David Buchanan and his family may have settled and
led a prosperous life but whatever befell him, he is due our
gratification for providing an interesting and valued account of
experiences on a voyage during the dominant era of sailing ships.
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