Narbey, Francois Eleonore, 1829-1913 : Notebook including journal, notes, accounts and verses
Abstract
Narbey was a French colonist who arrived in Akaroa in 1849. In May 1854, he went to Australia to prospect for gold but returned to New Zealand in Dec that year. After a period as a sawyer in Taranaki, he returned to Akaroa in Apr 1855. Diary describes his visit to Australia and his time in Taranaki; covers the period 15 Apr 1854-15 Apr 1855 and May 1855. Includes lists, verse and lyrics.
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
|---|---|
| Colonists | |
| Gold mines and mining | |
| Authors, French | |
| New Zealand | |
| Category | 1. Settlement |
| Author | Narbey, Francois Eleonore |
| Current Holder | National Library of New Zealand |
| Date | 1854 |
| Item Number | MSX-2850 |
| Access Rights | Digitised |
| Rights | Partly restricted |
| Country Of Origin | New Zealand |
| Language | French |
| Description From Source | 1 volume(s): Diary describes his visit to Australia and his time in Taranaki; covers the period 15 Apr 1854-15 Apr 1855 and May 1855. Includes lists, verse and lyrics.
A typed translation from the French is available at MS-Papers-4381 |
| Physical Format | Manuscripts |
| Diaries | |
| Related Resources | https://www.zotero.org/groups/4688363/oama/items/FH4RQCWW/ |
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