02397cam a22003253u 4500 50962 UtSlPG 20260610134154.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DU Hay, W. Delisle (William Delisle), 1851- Brighter Britain! (Volume 2 of 2) : or Settler and Maori in Northern New Zealand Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-01-18 Produced by Heiko Evermann, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "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.) Original publication data not identified New Zealand -- Description and travel Ethnology -- New Zealand Māori (New Zealand people) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50962 91800 91800