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Dunedin and Its Neighbourhood: A Short Account of Its History, Biology and Geology, and of the Commerce and Industries of Otago; A Handbook for the ... Advancement of Science; Dunedin Meeting, 1904 - Softcover
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The establishment of whaling stations along our coasts must have wrought a change in the habits of the Maori, as they were attracted thither in the hope of gleaning some crumbs of the marvellous wealth of the white man. But not as beggars went the Maori; they would share with the pakeha the perils of the whaleboat, and many of them became expert harpooners; they would barter pigs and potatoes - both benefactions be stowed by Captain Cook - for the tomahawks, muskets, or blankets of the whalers; they would even at times take what they wanted with the strong hand, but to begging or petty theft they never stooped, for as a race the Maoris were Nature's gentlemen. Early in 1836 the popula tion at Otakou, now Otago Heads, numbered between two and three thousand, while along the coast northward there was another settlement of some 500 natives at Purakanui but none were resident at the head of the harbour, where the fair city of Dunedin now stands.
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- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 0243081405
- ISBN 13 9780243081400
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages144
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the history of Dunedin and its surrounding area, beginning with the arrival of the MÄori and following through to the establishment of the European settlement in the mid-19th century. The author draws on a variety of sources, including MÄori traditions, whaling logs, and the writings of early settlers, to provide a rich and detailed account of the region's past. One of the book's strengths is its exploration of the MÄori history of the area. The author presents a nuanced and sympathetic account of MÄori life and culture, and challenges some of the more common misconceptions about MÄori history. The book also provides a valuable insight into the early days of the European settlement in Dunedin. The author discusses the challenges faced by the settlers, and the ways in which they adapted to the new environment. Overall, this is a well-researched and engaging account of the history of Dunedin and its surrounding area. The author's insights into the region's MÄori and European past make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of New Zealand. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243081400_0
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