Brighter Britain! (Volume 2 of 2) by W. Delisle Hay
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"Brighter Britain! (Volume 2 of 2)" by W. Delisle Hay is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on Northern New Zealand, primarily exploring the relationships between settlers and the indigenous Maori people. Through its portrayal of significant aspects like kauri timber and kauri-gum, it delves into the region's cultural and economic developments during the early colonial period. The opening of this volume outlines the significance of
kauri timber and kauri-gum to Northern New Zealand, describing their unique characteristics and historical importance. The author emphasizes kauri timber's unparalleled quality, contrasting it with English trees, and narrates the practices of gum-diggers who extract the valuable kauri-gum from the ground. Additionally, it provides insights into the life and livelihoods of early settlers, their interactions with Maori communities, and the colonial undertones seen through the description of the land's resources. It sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Maori culture and the evolving dynamics between different communities in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hay, W. Delisle (William Delisle), 1851- |
|---|---|
| Title |
Brighter Britain! (Volume 2 of 2) or Settler and Maori in Northern New Zealand |
| Credits |
Produced by Heiko Evermann, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| Subject | New Zealand -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Ethnology -- New Zealand |
| Subject | Māori (New Zealand people) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50962 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 704 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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