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Discover the New Zealanders through history, culture, and the slow, hopeful rise of civilization.
This volume offers a thoughtful look at how a remote people encounters discovery, trade, religion, and daily life as they move from past to present. Readable and grounded in travelers’ accounts, it balances caution with curiosity about travel, exchange, and the beginnings of systemic change.
This edition surveys early contact, voyages, and the everyday realities of life in two islands at the edge of the world. It examines the people, their homes, tools, and arts, while asking how contact with outsiders shapes custom, power, and tradition. It also presents language notes, vocabulary, and illustrations that illuminate a culture meeting the wider world.- Context for New Zealand’s first contacts with European explorers and missionaries
- Descriptions of daily life, transport, food, clothing, and crafts
- Portraits of key figures, places, and events that shaped early exchanges
- An introduction to language, terminology, and the developing idea of civilization
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, by the author of "The New Zealanders," is a detailed study of the history and culture of the indigenous people of New Zealand. Published in 1830, it offers a fascinating look into the lives and customs of this remarkable society, and provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities they faced. The book explores the arrival of the Maori people in New Zealand, their early settlements, and their subsequent interactions with European explorers and settlers. The author draws on a wealth of sources, including oral histories, archaeological evidence, and the journals of early visitors, to paint a vivid picture of Maori society and its evolution over time. The book also delves into the complex relationship between the Maori and the British colonists, highlighting the tensions and conflicts that arose as a result of cultural differences and competing interests. Through its exploration of these themes, the book sheds light on the complex history of New Zealand and the challenges faced by indigenous communities around the world. 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 # 9780282047184_0
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