Inky fingers : Elijah Tucker, a printer, editor & journalist in the Victorian era & noted New Zealand colonist / Janet Robyn Worthington.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 194-199) and index.

"A biographical family history exploring the life and times of Elijah Tucker (1811-1894) printer, publisher, newspaper editor and writer who emigrated with his family from London to New Zealand's New Plymouth and then to the South Island in 1856. One of New Zealand's unsung pioneers, Elijah influenced early New Zealand society with his left wing political views, his wide education, reading and knowledge of literature and politics. His influence was felt through his involvement in many newspapers, including The Taranaki Herald, Marlborough Press, The Nelson Colonist, Wairau Record, Nelson Evening Mail, The Wanganui Times and The Wesport News. Written by Sydney based genealogist and author Jan Worthington (Elijah's great-great granddaughter) 'Inky Fingers' follows the adventures and mixed fortunes of the extended Tucker and Caigou families through 18th and 19th Century England, France and New Zealand." --Publisher description.