The City of Auckland, New Zealand, 1840-1920

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barr, John, 1887-1971

Contributor:

Graham, George, 1874-1952

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The City of Auckland, New Zealand, 1840-1920" by John Barr is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work details the development and evolution of Auckland, encompassing its foundation in the mid-19th century through to the early 20th century. The text not only chronicles the city's growth but also provides insight into the experiences of its early settlers, the interactions with the indigenous Maori people, and various cultural and social dynamics of the time. The opening of this historical narrative lays the groundwork by acknowledging the significance of Auckland's history as a document meant for both contemporary readers and future generations. It highlights the contributions and sacrifices made by the city's pioneers, as well as the obstacles encountered in documenting the city's past. Barr emphasizes the importance of preserving memories and details about the early days of Auckland, particularly through the perspectives of those who witnessed or participated in these formative events. The inclusion of a Maori history segment aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the region's heritage and the deep-rooted connections between the land, its original inhabitants, and the settlers who later established the city. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-09-21