Peter Wilson: Colonial Surgeon (1981) by Gail Lambert

This is a second-hand copy of the book Peter Wilson: Colonial Surgeon (1981) by Gail Lambert. 

Condition: This is a used book in good condition. The Dustjacket has sun-fading to the spine and part of the front cover - see photos.

Publisher:  Dunmore Press
Year: 1981
ISBN: 0908564694
Format: Hardback with dustjacket
Pages: 213
Condition: Used (Good)

In 1841 Peter Wilson, his wife, and one child arrived in NZ from Great Britain and initially settled in Wanganui, later moving to New Plymouth where he was chief surgeon at the hospital. The book is based on his letters and diaries and apart from his medical duties, he became involved in community affairs. As a result, his record reveals much about life in general for early settlers, medical matters, and of the Land Wars in Taranaki. Lambert's biographical account put on record the work and other achievements of a previously little-known pioneer.