John and Charles Enys Castle Hill Runholders 1864-1891. NEW. ISBN 9781844078233

ISBN 9781844078233

A beautiful selection of over 400 items from the collection of the National Museum Te Papa on the theme of botany and plants in culture

Joll Hosking

her interest in botany

The author reveals why this flower

John and Charles Enys Castle Hill Runholders 1864-1891. NEW. ISBN 9781844078233Jenny Abrahamson. The story of these pioneer Canterbury settlers and run holders who played a considerable part in the early days of the settlement. John was a naturalist of great ability and corresponded with the influential scientific people of the day. He was also involved with Julius von Haast and the establishment of the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch. His brother, Charles, made watercolour paintings of the scenery around the run, many of