An Old New Zealander; or, Te Rauparaha, the Napoleon of the South. by Buick
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"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.)
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| Author | Buick, Thomas Lindsay, 1866-1938 |
|---|---|
| Title | An Old New Zealander; or, Te Rauparaha, the Napoleon of the South. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Pinfield, Shaun Pinder, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44726 |
| Release Date | Jan 22, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1149 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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