Pioneer recollections 1 / collected by J. Herries Beattie.

First ed. published by the author, 1909.

"Series 1."

On cover: From interviews with early residents of Gore and surrounding districts.

Includes additional index prepared by Gore Historical Museum.

The Maoris in the district -- Coming of the white man -- The pioneers -- A noted freebooter -- Mr Cameron's memories -- Early experiences -- Hokanui [Hokonui] and Knapdale -- The Knapdale run -- Messrs Cubbin and Gunn -- In search of a home -- Explorations and surveys -- A cattle-driving trip -- Mr Adam's reminiscences -- Southland in the late fifties -- The Longridge run -- Additional information -- Our hardy whalers -- The yellow metal -- The genesis of the 'City of falls' -- The first building in Gore -- The 'oldest inhabitant' -- Some corrections -- The early run-holders -- Mr Dawson's recollections -- An exploring trip -- Some old-time tragedies -- Early Gore -- A 'Free Kirk' community -- Gathering up the ends.