Our First Foreign War The Lobster’s Tale is a

The Lobster’s Tale is a meditation on the quest for immortality on which both artists and scientists have embarked

’ — Andrew Paul Wood

and get exploring’ — Carolyn Enting

this book is for all those who long to wade through emerald rivers and breathe the mountain air

Our First Foreign War The Lobster’s Tale is aThe fascinating account of an often overlooked war When war broke out between the British Empire and the Boer republics in 1899, New Zealand was among Britains most enthusiastic supporters. Many welcomed the opportunity to prove their nations military capabilities and its loyalty to the Empire. Although the numbers sent to South Africa were small, the response at home was on a grander scale. Contributions to the war effort flooded in and New