J S Polack (65 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

THIS VOL ONLY, octavo hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Capper Press Christchurch 1976 Facsimile Edition VG (maroon cloth w title in gilt on spine, fold-out map pasted into fep, v sl worn, edges v sl foxed) in VG DW (sl rubbed and worn, faint remnants of price sticker on front) tidy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Capper Press Christchurch 1974 Reprint editiion 2 vols VG (red cloth w gilt title on spine, sl worn, edges sl foxed, owners name on fep both volumes) in VG DW (sl rubbed and worn, spines v sl faded).

Hardback. Condition: Good. With Notes Corroborative Of Their Habits, Usages, Etc., And Remarks To Intending Emigrants, with numerous cuts drawn on wood. DJ. Minor foxing to the page edges; cover faded slightly at the spine. 288 pages.

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Condition: New. This 1838 publication is an eye-witness account, by a young British businessman, of New Zealand during the early colonial period. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - History of Oceania. Num Pages: 432 pages, 6 b/w illus. 1 map. BIC Classification: 1MBN; 3JH; HBJM; WTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 550. . 2011. Paperback. . . . .

Condition: New. This 1838 publication is an eye-witness account, by a young British businessman, of New Zealand during the early colonial period. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - History of Oceania. Num Pages: 460 pages, 9 b/w illus. 4 tables. BIC Classification: 1MBN; 3JH; HBJM; WTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 580. . 2011. Paperback. . . . .

Condition: New. pp. 432, Map.

Condition: New. pp. 460.

Condition: New. This 1838 publication is an eye-witness account, by a young British businessman, of New Zealand during the early colonial period. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - History of Oceania. Num Pages: 432 pages, 6 b/w illus. 1 map. BIC Classification: 1MBN; 3JH; HBJM; WTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 24. Weight in Grams: 550. . 2011. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condition: New. This 1838 publication is an eye-witness account, by a young British businessman, of New Zealand during the early colonial period. Series: Cambridge Library Collection - History of Oceania. Num Pages: 460 pages, 9 b/w illus. 4 tables. BIC Classification: 1MBN; 3JH; HBJM; WTL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 26. Weight in Grams: 580. . 2011. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the culture and customs of the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand. The author delves into their complex society, exploring their rich traditions, beliefs, and practices. From the intricacies of their language and art forms to the ferocity of their ancient warfare, this book offers a comprehensive and nuanced portrait. The author draws on a wealth of firsthand accounts and historical sources to provide a vivid picture of Maori life, both past and present. Through the lens of anthropology and cultural studies, the book examines the impact of European colonization on Maori society, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities that have shaped their modern identity. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and ongoing legacy of the Maori people of New Zealand. It offers a unique and insightful perspective on one of the world's most fascinating indigenous cultures. 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.

first edition thus (facsimilie reprint) 2 vols.288/304pp ills.[b/w] VERY GOOD+ (burgundy cloth,eps and content edges sl.foxed) in VERY GOOD dustwrappers (sl.rubbed and soiled,mod.wear to upper edges).

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. J. S. Polack (180782) lived in New Zealand during 18317 and 184250. An enterprising businessman and land speculator, he traded in timber and flax and in 1835 set up the first brewery in the country. He also learned the Maori language, and warned against the destructive effects of unorganized European settlement on Maori society, while arguing for the benefits of systematic colonization. This two-volume work, published in 1838, was the first of two successful books Polack published about his experiences in New Zealand and is still regarded as an important and impartial source about the period immediately preceding the Treaty of Waitangi. Volume 1 outlines the discovery of the islands, their climate, geology, fauna and population. Volume 2 focuses on Maori material culture, traditional beliefs, and warfare (including lurid reports of cannibalism), and on the early interactions of Maori and Europeans through trade, missions and whaling. J. S. Polack (180782), businessman and land speculator, spent most of the 1830s in New Zealand. In this 1838 publication, still regarded as an important, impartial source, he records his experiences there, vividly describing the country's natural history, his encounters with the Maori, and his observations of their culture. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - J. S. Polack (1807-82) lived in New Zealand during 1831-7 and 1842-50. An enterprising businessman and land speculator, he traded in timber and flax, and in 1835 set up the first brewery in the country. He also learned the Maori language, and warned against the destructive effects on Maori society of unorganized European settlement, while arguing for the benefits of systematic colonization. This two-volume work, published in 1838, was the first of two successful books by Polack about his experiences in New Zealand and is still regarded as an important and impartial source about the period immediately preceding the Treaty of Waitangi. Volume 2 focuses on Maori material culture and craftsmanship, traditional beliefs and rituals, and warfare (including lurid reports of cannibalism), as well as the early interactions of Maori and Europeans through trade, missions and whaling.

Paperback. Condition: Like New. LIKE NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Paperback. Condition: Like New. LIKE NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - J. S. Polack (1807-82) lived in New Zealand during 1831-7 and 1842-50. An enterprising businessman and land speculator, he traded in timber and flax, and in 1835 set up the first brewery in the country. He also learned the Maori language, and warned against the destructive effects on Maori society of unorganized European settlement, while arguing for the benefits of systematic colonization. This two-volume work, published in 1838, was the first of two successful books by Polack about his experiences in New Zealand and is still regarded as an important and impartial source about the period immediately preceding the Treaty of Waitangi. Volume 1 outlines the discovery of the islands, their climate, geology, topography and fauna. It contains vivid descriptions of the Maori and their customs (including an account of an energetic haka) and details about family life, social status, food, tapu prohibitions, dress, and tattooing.

2 Paperback books. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 892 pages. 8.50x5.60x2.10 inches. In Stock.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Condition: New. J. S. Polack (1807-82), businessman and land speculator, spent most of the 1830s in New Zealand. In this 1838 publication, still regarded as an important, impartial source, he records his experiences there, vividly describing the country s natural history, .

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This 1838 publication is an eye-witness account, by a young British businessman, of New Zealand during the early colonial period.

Half-Leather. Condition: Good. First Edition. 2 Vols, pp.xii,403; vi,441, plus errata and list of plates. 2 frontispieces, 4 plates, folding map, 7 text illustrations. The plates are bound in different places than indicated in the list of illustrations, one plate is bound in twice. Ex-library with stamps on title pages and plates, the map has tears and creases but is complete. Rebound with leather spines and corners, gilt titles on spines. Polack, member of a Jewish family with Australian connections, was in New Zealand between 1831 and 1837, firstly in Hokianga and then in the Bay of Islands. Much on journeys through Northland, particularly Kaipara, Waimamuku, Waipoua, the Bay of Plenty, East Coast, Uawa, Tolaga Bay, the missions, European land purchases and events of the 1830s. This book contains the first published reference on the extinct Moa. The frontispiece of volume 2 shows a whaling scene: "The North Cape New Zealand and Sperm Whale Fishery".

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition, Two volumes, Octavo. xxxiv,288; xviii,304, [occasional marks]. Complete set with half titles, with the folding map [closed tear], portraits, woodcuts. Original brown publishers blind-stamp cloth with decorative gilt spines, yellow endpapers. [joint wear] [ '1838, he advocated colonisation in evidence given before a House of Lords select committee of inquiry 'into the present state of the islands of New Zealand'. He also promoted New Zealand in two books based on his experiences. New Zealand, being a narrative of travels and adventures during a residence in that country between the years 1831 and 1837 (two volumes, 1838) and Manners and customs of the New Zealanders; with notes corroborative of their habits, usages, etc., and remarks to intending emigrants (two volumes, 1840). Polack saw unorganised European settlement as destructive of M?ori society, and argued that only through systematic colonisation would the M?ori survive. The M?ori people would welcome colonisation by the British, he argued, and would benefit both in 'their Minds and their Bodies' through employment by 'civilized persons'. A Good Set.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 336. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1840 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume 2 Language: English Pages: 336 Volume 2.

LeatheBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 438. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1838 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Volume v.1 Language: English Pages: 438 Volume v.1.