An Old New Zealander; or, Te Rauparaha, the Napoleon of the South.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Buick, Thomas Lindsay, 1866-1938

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"An Old New Zealander; or, Te Rauparaha, the Napoleon of the South" by T. Lindsay Buick is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and times of Te Rauparaha, a significant Māori chief of the Ngati-Toa tribe, focusing on his contributions to New Zealand's history and the complexities of Māori society during a period of transformation and conflict. Through the exploration of Te Rauparaha's character and achievements, the narrative aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the historical Māori perspective. The opening of the work sets the stage for a deep exploration of the Pacific's historical significance, hinting at a complex interplay of cultures and migrations that shaped the region. It lays the foundation for understanding Te Rauparaha's lineage and the challenges faced by the Māori as they navigated a landscape marked by rival tribes and European contact. Asserting the necessity of documenting Māori history, the author acknowledges the misrepresentation and misunderstanding surrounding key figures like Te Rauparaha, thus establishing a narrative that seeks to balance acknowledgment of his tribal heroics with a nuanced portrayal of his character in light of his controversial legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Pinfield, Shaun Pinder, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-01-22