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View of Auckland, from the crater of Mount Eden... 1862. Creator: Unknown
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View of Auckland, from the crater of Mount Eden... 1862. Creator: Unknown
View of Auckland, from the crater of Mount Eden, from a drawing by Major Stack, 1862. The foreground of this Engraving represents an extinct crater, 600 yards in circumference, 200 yards in diameter, and about 60 or 70 yards in depth. The summit is about 1000ft. above the level of the sea, of which a fine view is obtained, dotted with numerous islands, the triple peaks of the extinct volcanic Rangitoto being most conspicuous, and the great and little barrier islands in the extreme distance... But the scenery for several miles around Auckland...is almost entirely devoid of wood, open, and undulating, dotted here and there with small volcanic hills of moundlike form, and intersected in all directions by the numerous branches of the Waitemata and the creeks of the Manukau. The greater part of the isthmus is already in cultivation; not a stump of a tree has been left in the ground, and solid stone walls and hedges of whitethorn and furze are generally taking the place of the temporary fences of posts and rails. In every direction may be seen grass and clover paddocks, as large, as rich, as well laid down, and as substantially fenced as any grass land in England, and the country around has all the appearance of a homelike English landscape'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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This print titled "View of Auckland, from the crater of Mount Eden, 1862" takes us back in time to witness the stunning landscape of Auckland in the mid-19th century. The anonymous creator beautifully captures the essence of this thriving city nestled amidst a unique natural setting.
The foreground showcases an extinct crater, measuring an impressive 600 yards in circumference and 200 yards in diameter, with a depth reaching around 60 or 70 yards. Standing at its summit, approximately 1000ft above sea level, one can marvel at the breathtaking view that unfolds before their eyes. The vast expanse of water is adorned with numerous islands scattered throughout; however, it is Rangitoto's triple peaks that dominate the scene while distant great and little barrier islands add to its allure.
The surrounding scenery paints a picture of open undulating land devoid of dense vegetation but dotted with small volcanic hills resembling mounds. These are intersected by various branches of Waitemata and Manukau creeks. Astonishingly, much of this isthmus has already been cultivated as evidenced by the absence of tree stumps and temporary fences being replaced by solid stone walls and hedges made from whitethorn and furze.
As far as the eye can see lie sprawling grass and clover paddocks meticulously laid out on par with any English countryside vista - large, richly green fields enclosed within sturdy fences akin to those found across England. This idyllic scene gives off an unmistakable homely vibe reminiscent of rural landscapes back home.
Preserved through time within pages from "Illustrated London News" published in 1862, this remarkable photograph allows us to appreciate both nature's beauty and mankind's efforts to shape their surroundings into something familiar yet uniquely New Zealandish.
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