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

by Rees, William Lee; Rees, Lily

• ISBN13: 9781108039512
• ISBN10: 1108039510
• 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 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. In addition to recounting the incidents, adventures and achievements of Grey's life, Rees also conveys Grey's principles and aspirations, giving the reader an insight into the character of this servant of the empire.

Table of Contents

Second Governorship of Cape Colony, 1859âÇô61

Public opinion in England on the colonial question

Visit to the Queen, and honours at Cambridge

Prince Alfred's visit to South Africa

Close of Prince Alfred's visit. The Cape Breakwater

The Grey College at Bloemfontein

Letters from African chiefs

Review of Sir G. Grey's administration in South Africa

The Grey Library

Second Governorship of New Zealand, 1861âÇô7

New Zealand affairs from 1853 to 1861

The Waikato War

Changed position of the Governor in New Zealand

Retrospect of second New Zealand government

Sir George Grey Engages in English Politics, 1868âÇô70

New principle of appointing Colonial Governors

Proposed appointment of General Gordon as military dictator in New Zealand

The dismemberment craze

The Newark election

Farewell to England

South Africa and England. A chapter of disasters

Indictment of the Colonial Office

Earl Grey and Earl Carnarvon compared

Sir George Grey's Life in New Zealand, 1870âÇô92

Kawau

Sir Julius Vogel's public works policy

Principal legislative reforms advocated by Sir George Grey, M.H.R.

Federation of the English-speaking peoples

A series of ovations

Retrospect of Sir George Grey's public life

Native feeling for Sir George Grey

The public library at Auckland

Grey's achievements, failures, and personal characteristics

Conclusion

Appendix

Index

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