The summer ships : being an account of the first six ships sent out from England by the Canterbury Association in 1850-1851 / compiled [i.e. written] for the Canterbury Pilgrims and Early Settlers Association by Colin Amodeo.

"In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Canterbury."

Issued in a slip case.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-351) and index.

This book tells the story of the way 'Canterbury' came into being in the first two vital years of its history. Its focus is the people who turned swampland into farms and towns and the immigrant life common to much of mid-19th century New Zealand.