From 1874 , he undertook various postings as a surveyor , civil engineer , and astronomer in New Zealand , Barbados , Hong Kong , and Japan .
Palmer was well known not only as a soldier but also as a scientist .
From 1874 , Palmer undertook various postings as a surveyor , civil engineer , and astronomer in New Zealand , Barbados , Hong Kong , and Japan .
Palmer was well known not only as a soldier but also as a scientist .