Station Life in New Zealand

Set in mid-1800s New Zealand, the narrative captures the experiences of a privileged Englishwoman managing life on a sheep farm in the Canterbury Plains. Lady Mary Barker's reflections detail the unique challenges and daily realities she faced during her three-year stay, offering an intimate glimpse into colonial life and the landscape of the time. Her writings, compiled into two beloved volumes, provide a personal perspective on the intersection of culture, gender, and the agrarian lifestyle in a developing nation.