The Life and Times of Sir George Grey, K. C. B.

by Rees, William Lee; Rees, Lily

• ISBN13: 9781108039505
• ISBN10: 1108039502
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-24
• Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr

Summary

Published in 1892, this two-volume biography chronicles the remarkable life and career of Sir George Grey (1812-98), the 11th premier of New Zealand. William Lee Rees (1836-1912), lawyer, politician and well-known supporter of Grey, co-wrote this work with his daughter Lily, and the books outline how Grey became arguably the most influential figure during the European settlement of New Zealand in the nineteenth century. The volumes proceed chronologically and are organised by the main events in Grey's life. Volume 1 begins with Grey's upbringing and early years, and describes his first voyage to Western Australia, his first government of New Zealand and his first period as governor of Cape Colony. Volume 2 covers Grey's second governorships of Cape Colony and New Zealand, his engagement in English politics and his return to New Zealand in 1870. It concludes with an assessment of Grey's personal characteristics, successes and failures.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Birth and Early Years, 1812âÇô40

Life's commencement

First commission and early service in Scotland and Ireland

Appointment to conduct explorations in Western Australia

First outward voyage. Forecasts of future life

First exploration

Second exploration

Grey resident at King George's Sound. Method of dealing with native races

Government of South Australia, 1841âÇô5

Unhappy position of Colony. Change effected by Grey

The summons to New Zealand

Review of Grey's life in Australia. Correspondence and scientific pursuits

First Government of New Zealand, 1845âÇô54

Grey's arrival at Auckland. Sketch of previous history of the Colony

Speedy and triumphant conclusion of the Maori War

Short history of the New Zealand Company

Maori policy. Proposed federation of the Pacific Islands

New Zealand constitution of 1846

The Despatch of July, 1849

Land regulations and constitution of 1852

Constitution for the Church of England

Karaitiana and Hapuku

Grey's departure from New Zealand. Feelings of both races

Sir George Grey's vindication. Honours at Oxford

First Governorship of Cape Colony, 1854âÇô9

Sketch of previous South African history

The Governor and Mr Shepstone's proposed kingdom

Subjugation of Kafir chiefs and witch doctors

The Grey Hospital

The Kafir prophetess and the 'wonderful prophecy'

The Indian Mutiny and the China army

The German Legion

The Governor recalled

Dismay of South Africa

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