A charming collection of letters written by Lady Barker to her young son, Guy, during their time living in New Zealand in the mid 19th century. The letters provide a fascinating glimpse into daily life in colonial New Zealand, as well as the challenges faced by a mother raising a child in a foreign land. This book is a delightful read for anyone interested in history, travel, or family relationships. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.