Wakefield, Edward Gibbon [editor]:

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A VIEW OF THE ART OF COLONIZATION, WITH PRESENT REFERENCE TO THE BRITISH EMPIRE; IN LETTERS BETWEEN A STATESMAN AND A COLONIST. A classic work in the theory of colonization, the culmination of Wakefield's attempt at a theory of colonization based upon scientific principles. His ideas influenced colonial officials and practices in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and in the latter place Wakefield was instrumental in establishing a permanent British colony. "The importance of Wakefield's achievements in colonial matters can hardly be overestimated. The tangible fruits of his labours are the least part of their result, for all subsequent colonial development has followed the direction of his thought" - DNB.

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