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An Exploring Party on the West Coast of New Zealand: encampment in the Teramakau Valley, 1865. Creator: Unknown
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An Exploring Party on the West Coast of New Zealand: encampment in the Teramakau Valley, 1865. Creator: Unknown
An Exploring Party on the West Coast of New Zealand: encampment in the Teramakau Valley, 1865. Engraving from a sketch by Albert Walker, showing '...the picturesque scenery of this district...[View] on the banks of the Teramakau, about twenty miles below the "saddle" of the central range of mountains, where the party [Messrs. Walker and M'Farlane, with a Maori guide] encamped on their homeward journey'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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Encampment in Paradise: An Exploring Party on New Zealand's West Coast (1865)
In this photograph print, an exploring party has set up camp amidst the breathtaking scenery of Teramakau Valley on the west coast of New Zealand. The year is 1865, and the explorers are taking a moment to rest and reflect on their journey thus far.
The valley stretches out before them like a canvas of emerald green, with towering mountains rising in the distance. A meandering river flows gently through the landscape, its tranquil waters reflecting the beauty of nature above. The campsite itself is cozy and inviting, with smoke drifting lazily from the fire pit as night begins to fall.
The photograph captures not only the stunning natural surroundings but also a glimpse into life on an 19th-century exploring party. Two men - Messrs. Walker and M'Farlane - sit together by the campfire, accompanied by their Maori guide, sharing stories of adventure and discovery under the starry night sky.
This rare photograph print is a testament to the allure of New Zealand's wilderness during its early colonial era. It serves as a window into the past, offering us a glimpse at how explorers lived and breathed in this stunning corner of the world.
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