Craik, George L. (George Lillie) 1798-1866 creator Drummond, James 1869-1940 text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "John Rutherford, the White Chief: A Story of Adventure in New Zealand" by Craik is a historical narrative likely written in the early 19th century. This work chronicles the experiences of John Rutherford, a sailor who spent ten years living among the Māori people in New Zealand, providing a unique perspective on their customs and interactions with European visitors. The opening of the book introduces Rutherford's background, touching upon his early life as a factory worker and his transition to seafaring. It outlines a series of voyages that eventually lead him to New Zealand, where his ship, the "Agnes," encounters a disastrous fate upon reaching the coast. The narrative unfolds as the crew grapples with a surprise attack from the Māori, resulting in their capture. As Rutherford and his comrades are held by the indigenous people, themes of cultural exchange and the harsh realities of colonial encounters begin to emerge, along with vivid descriptions of Māori customs and the brutal circumstances surrounding their interactions with European outsiders. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-10-16 E-text prepared by Michael Ciesielski and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified New Zealand -- Description and travel Rutherford, John, 1796- DU Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13760 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13760 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133327.0 13760