STATION AMUSEMENTS IN NEW ZEALAND

by

Lady Barker



Preface.


The interest shown by the public in the simple and true account of
every-day life in New Zealand, published by the author three years
ago, has encouraged her to enlarge upon the theme. This volume is
but a continuation of "Station Life," with this difference: that
whereas that little book dwelt somewhat upon practical matters,
these pages are entirely devoted to reminiscences of the idler hours
of a settler's life.

Many readers have friends and relations out in those beautiful
distant islands, and though her book should possess no wider
interest, the author hopes that these at least will care to know
exactly what sort of life their absent dear ones are leading. One
thing is certain: that few books can ever have afforded so much
pleasure to their authors, or can have appeared more completely to
write themselves, than "Station Life," and this, its sequel.
M. A. B.