THE GAME ANIMALS OF NEW ZEALAND: AN ACCOUNT OF THEIR INTRODUCTION, ACCLIMATIZATION, AND DEVELOPMENT. By T.E. Donne, C.M.G.

1924 1st edition. 8vo (144 x 219mm). Ppxviii,322,map. B/w photograph plates, folding map at rear. Library binding in green cloth, spine titled in gilt.

A history of the introduction of exotic animals to New Zealand. Required reading for anyone keen on understanding why so much of New Zealand's native wildlife became extinct. Chapters include: The introduction of red deer to Nelson; The introduction of red deer to Wellington; The development of the Royal Albert Herd, and some stories; The introduction of red deer into Otago; The development of red deer in Otago; The origin of the Otago red deer; Notes concerning the red deer of Invermark, Black Mount, and Glenavon Forests; The introduction of red deer into the Rakaia and Poulter River Districts, and the establishment of subsidiary herds; The sub-herd of the Ruahine Ranges; The red deer of Warnham Court; The introduction of fallow, sambar, and axis deer; The introduction of moose; The introduction of wapiti; The introduction of Virginia, mule and sika deer, and tahr; The introduction of chamois; The introduction of bharal and notes on semi-feral sheep and goats, hares, rabbits, and phapangers; Notes on cattle, pigs, llamas, raccons, and whales; Acclimatization, protection, poachers and poaching.