Old New Zealand: Being Incidents of Native Customs and Character in the Old Times

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Maning, Frederick Edward, 1812-1883

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Old New Zealand: Being Incidents of Native Customs and Character in the Old Times" by A Pakeha Māori is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book provides a candid exploration of Māori life and customs during a time of significant change due to contact with British settlers. It offers firsthand observations and anecdotes, emphasizing the contrast between the past and the present of Māori culture. The opening of the narrative sets a reflective tone, as the narrator reminisces about the "good old times" in New Zealand before the arrival of British governance and the influence of civilization. Through a mix of humor and melancholy, he shares vivid impressions of his initial interactions with the Māori, illustrating their customs and initial perceptions of trade and hospitality. Anecdotes about his experiences, including humorous anecdotes about cultural misunderstandings and depictions of Māori life, establish the groundwork for a rich exploration of the past customs and characters that shaped New Zealand's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-08-03