James Bodell

James Bodell (circa 1831 – 23 September 1892) was a New Zealand soldier, businessman, local politician and writer. He was born in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, England in circa 1831. He was Mayor of Tauranga in 1888–1889.[1]

He wrote an account of his life published in 1982 as "A Soldier's View of Empire".[2]

References

  1. ↑ Sinclair, Keith. "December 2011". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
  2. ↑ A Soldier's View of Empire: The Reminiscences of James Bodell 1831-92 edited by Keith Sinclair. London, The Bodley Head.