Prospectus of the Scots New Zealand Land Company by Scots New Zealand Land Company et al.
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"Prospectus of the Scots New Zealand Land Company" by Scots New Zealand Land Company et al. is a historical account presenting the intentions and plans of a colonization initiative written in the early 19th century. This book outlines the motivations for British emigration to New Zealand, emphasizing the perceived advantages of settling in a new, fertile land. It critiques existing colonial models while proposing a cooperative approach among small capitalists and laborers
to establish a thriving community. The content describes the abundant natural resources, favorable climate, and potential economic opportunities in New Zealand, contrasting them with the overcrowded and stagnant conditions in Britain. It articulates the belief that the new settlement would benefit both the emigrants and the native population through mutual cooperation and cultivation of the land. The prospectus further details the regulatory framework intended for the company, emphasizing democratic governance and land ownership based on fair practices instead of speculation. Overall, the document serves as both a recruitment tool for potential emigrants and a manifesto for a more equitable colonial approach. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scots New Zealand Land Company |
|---|---|
| Author | Matthew, Patrick, 1790-1874 |
| Title | Prospectus of the Scots New Zealand Land Company |
| Credits |
Produced by Craig Kirkwood and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at The National Library of Australia.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 34.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| Subject | Scots New Zealand Land Company |
| Subject | New Zealand -- Emigration and immigration |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57235 |
| Release Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 473 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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