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Summary: “Appo Hocton, New Zealand’s first naturalised Chinese immigrant, arrived in Nelson in 1842, within months of its settlement... His successful assimilation into colonial New Zealand society is illustrated in references from influential men which accompanied his successful application for naturalisation, thus enabling him to buy property. Marriage and children to two European women followed as Appo became in turn a property developer, fungus and scrap iron dealer, and farmer... Appo’s story is one of migration, diversity, integration and acceptance” (Back cover)

Donated by New Zealand China Friendship Society, Nelson Branch