Twelve Years in Canterbury, New Zealand is a book written by Charles Thomson in 1867. The book is a memoir of the author’s experiences during his twelve-year stay in Canterbury, New Zealand. In addition to his time in Canterbury, Thomson also provides accounts of his visits to other provinces in New Zealand and his journey back home through Australia. The book is a personal account of Thomson’s observations of the people, culture, and landscapes of New Zealand and Australia during the mid-19th century. Through his reminiscences, Thomson provides readers with a unique perspective on life in these regions during a time of significant social, economic, and political change. The book is an interesting read for those interested in the history of New Zealand and Australia, as well as those interested in personal memoirs and travel writing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.