The Naturalisation of Animals and Plants in New Zealand

by George Malcolm Thomson

Book Overview

George Thomson (1848-1933) was born in Calcutta, grew up in Scotland and emigrated to New Zealand at 20. He settled there, working as a teacher and analytical chemist, and was eventually elected to the House of Representatives in 1908. Thomson had an interest in natural history, but he was especially fascinated by the biological battles between native species of plants and animals and more recent arrivals. Realising New Zealand's unique advantage...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1108108318
• ISBN13: 9781108108317
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"