Description
WE WONDER WHO’LL BE NEXT! by George Higham is a local history anthology that preserves the spoken heritage and regional history of early European settlement in the southern Auckland area.
Rather than a single narrative, the book functions as a curated collection of transcripts, public addresses, and stories delivered by various guest speakers at the Papakura and Districts Historical Society.
Core Themes and Content
- Preserving Oral History: The book records historical presentations given over several years, ensuring that local knowledge shared in public meetings was not permanently lost.
- Pioneer Life: It compiles firsthand accounts, anecdotes, and research regarding the struggles, daily lives, and community milestones of the area’s early colonists and families.
- Regional Development: The text outlines the geographic and societal transformation of Papakura, Manukau, and surrounding southern districts from untouched bushland to developing colonial townships.
- The Whimsical Title: The exclamation “We Wonder Who’ll Be Next!” captures the community spirit of the historical society’s ongoing meeting schedule, playfully wondering which local figure or historian would step up to present their family or regional secrets next.
Paperback. First-Edition. 112 Pages. Very-Good Condition.
