A Man For His Time: The Life And Times of Pioneer & Entrepreneur Captain William Crush Daldy

Captain Daldy was one of New Zealand's foremost early settlers. First man through customs in Auckland, 1 July 1840, his imprint on the commerce of the country is still everywhere to be seen today. This book captures the narrative of his life in detail, exploring his ventures in shipping, retail, banking and insurance, mining and forestry. He was practically peerless in the ambition and breadth of his appetite for progress.