The Romance of a Pro-Consul Being the Personal Life and Memoirs of the Right Hon. Sir George Grey, K.C.B.

"The Romance of a Pro-Consul" by James Milne, is a historical memoir that tells the story of Sir George Grey, a key person in British colonial history, who worked as a soldier, explorer, and government leader in places like Australia and New Zealand. The book mainly talks about Grey's work to push for the idea of joining together British colonies, mixing the story with ideas about exploring, leading, and thinking about one's life. The beginning makes a close, personal link between the author and Sir George Grey, hinting that Grey's life was full of amazing adventures and important public service. Milne talks about meeting Grey, pointing out the old leader's smarts and experience. The story shows Grey as someone who really cared about the well-being of both settlers and native people, pulling readers into exciting stories of his explorations and leadership as he changes from a young adventurer in unknown lands to an old man thinking about his great career; capturing Grey's life and personality while also setting the stage for the bigger historical picture of British colonialism in the 1800s.