Abstract
DR. MOORE spent nine years in New Zealand, and not only enjoyed his stay, but derived from it renewed health and vigour. When, therefore, he began to set down the results of his observation and experience, he was in the right mood for the production of a genial and appreciative record; and his book ought to be of considerable service to each of the three classes mentioned on the title-page. The most original parts of the work are two chapters, in one of which he indicates the various climatic zones into which New Zealand as a health-resort is divisible, while in the other he presents a full account of the characters and therapeutic achievements of the principal thermal springs of the North Island. Both of these chapters will be read with interest by medical men, and by invalids who may feel disposed, as the author puts it in the rhetorical style he sometimes affects, to “fly on the wings of steam to the realm of the Southern Cross.” He gives a good description of Auckland, “the Naples of New Zealand,” and sets forth pleasantly and effectively the impressions produced upon him during excursions to the hot lakes and terraces, and to the west coast Sounds. An instructive chapter is devoted to the volcanic eruption of Mount Tarawera, and Dr. Moore offers much valuable information about self-government in New Zealand, and the settlement of the land; and about social life, public works and institutions, productions and industries. The volume includes several maps, in one of which are shown New Zealand's climatic zones.
New Zealand for the Emigrant, Invalid, and Tourist.
By John Murray Moore (London: Sampson Low and Co., 1890.)
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New Zealand for the Emigrant, Invalid, and Tourist. Nature 41, 342 (1890). https://doi.org/10.1038/041342a0
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