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Date

[1824]

Artist

Daniel Tyerman (1773-1828)

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23229120

Description

Shows Wesleydale mission station established in 1823 by Samuel Leigh and William White. The view is from above, looking down, with the mission buildings and fences to the right, tall trees (possibly kauri), the Kaeo River and exaggerated surrounding peaked hills, including the terraced conical shape of Pohue, at that stage the pa of the chief 'George' who blew up the Boyd in Whangaroa Harbour.

The original for an engraving 'Wesley Dale, New Zealand' published in Bennet, George & Daniel Tyerman. Journal of voyages and travels ... London, Snow, 1831, v. 2 facing p. 138

Other Titles - Wesleydale

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All Rights Reserved

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Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

Whangaroa, New Zealand

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Rivers
Mountains

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Landscapes & Seascapes

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