This edition had all images removed.

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

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

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)

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 Maori chief of the Ngati-Toa tribe, focusing on his contributions to New Zealand's history and the complexities of Maori 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 Maori 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 Maori as they navigated a landscape marked by rival tribes and European contact. Asserting the necessity of documenting Maori 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.)

Author: Buick, Thomas Lindsay, 1866-1938

EBook No.: 44726

Published: Jan 22, 2014

Downloads: 131

Language: English

Subject: New Zealand

Subject: Te Rauparaha, 1770?-1849

Subject: Ngati Toa (New Zealand people) -- Kings and rulers -- Biography

Subject: Ngati Toa (New Zealand people) -- Biography

Subject: Ngati Toa (New Zealand people) -- History

Subject: Maori (New Zealand people) -- Biography

Subject: Maori (New Zealand people) -- History

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

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

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

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)

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 Maori chief of the Ngati-Toa tribe, focusing on his contributions to New Zealand's history and the complexities of Maori 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 Maori 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 Maori as they navigated a landscape marked by rival tribes and European contact. Asserting the necessity of documenting Maori 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.)

Author: Buick, Thomas Lindsay, 1866-1938

EBook No.: 44726

Published: Jan 22, 2014

Downloads: 131

Language: English

Subject: New Zealand

Subject: Te Rauparaha, 1770?-1849

Subject: Ngati Toa (New Zealand people) -- Kings and rulers -- Biography

Subject: Ngati Toa (New Zealand people) -- Biography

Subject: Ngati Toa (New Zealand people) -- History

Subject: Maori (New Zealand people) -- Biography

Subject: Maori (New Zealand people) -- History

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.