Issue Details: First known date: 1891... 1891 Philosopher Dick : Adventures and Contemplations of a New Zealand Shepherd
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  • Two vols. Published anonymously. Note: although dated 1891, this book was published in October 1890.

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George Chamier and the Native Question Sean Sturm , 2006 single work criticism
— Appears in: JASAL , no. 5 2006; (p. 100-120)

Sturm concludes his discussion on Chamier's novels by saying they are 'exemplary in that they illustrate the way settler society is founded on negation through Raleigh's reflexive "tarrying with the negative." I'd say that the only way to overcome this settler bind (that settlers seem to be fated to resettle) is to accept that we just have to live with it - it cannot be solved. It can't be cut like the Gordian knot; we - settlers and Maori, that is - are tied together.

New Publications 1892 single work review
— Appears in: Sydney Mail , 16 April vol. 53 no. 1658 1892; (p. 879)

— Review of Philosopher Dick : Adventures and Contemplations of a New Zealand Shepherd George Chamier , 1891 single work novel
Very Poor Richard E. H. Irving , 1891 single work review
— Appears in: The Australasian Critic , 1 April vol. 1 no. 7 1891; (p. 156-157)

— Review of Philosopher Dick : Adventures and Contemplations of a New Zealand Shepherd George Chamier , 1891 single work novel
New Publications 1892 single work review
— Appears in: Sydney Mail , 16 April vol. 53 no. 1658 1892; (p. 879)

— Review of Philosopher Dick : Adventures and Contemplations of a New Zealand Shepherd George Chamier , 1891 single work novel
Very Poor Richard E. H. Irving , 1891 single work review
— Appears in: The Australasian Critic , 1 April vol. 1 no. 7 1891; (p. 156-157)

— Review of Philosopher Dick : Adventures and Contemplations of a New Zealand Shepherd George Chamier , 1891 single work novel
George Chamier and the Native Question Sean Sturm , 2006 single work criticism
— Appears in: JASAL , no. 5 2006; (p. 100-120)

Sturm concludes his discussion on Chamier's novels by saying they are 'exemplary in that they illustrate the way settler society is founded on negation through Raleigh's reflexive "tarrying with the negative." I'd say that the only way to overcome this settler bind (that settlers seem to be fated to resettle) is to accept that we just have to live with it - it cannot be solved. It can't be cut like the Gordian knot; we - settlers and Maori, that is - are tied together.

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