"The translated letters of Friedrich Krull from Wellington back home to Germany in 1859, at the behest of German naturalist and historian Ernst Boll. Krull details people, landscapes and birds of early Wellington, Wairarapa, Kapiti and surrounds. Included are reports on meetings with Te Rauparaha's son and nephew as well as other prominent Måaori leaders. The book is illustrated with paintings and photographs from the time"--Publisher information.