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100	1		_aReeves, William Pember, _d1857-1932
245	1	4	_aThe Long White Cloud: "Ao Tea Roa"
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-05-01
508			_aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Tim Koeller, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
520			_a"The Long White Cloud: 'Ao Tea Roa'" by William Pember Reeves is a historical account written in the late 19th century. It provides an insightful exploration of New Zealand's genesis and development, tracing the island's history from the arrival of its earliest Polynesian settlers, the Maoris, to its status as a British colony. The work highlights the cultural, political, and natural aspects of New Zealand, aiming to shed light on its landscape and the complexities of its colonization. At the start of the book, Reeves establishes the backdrop of New Zealand's early European encounters. He notes the isolation and distinctiveness of the islands, contrasting their features with those of Britain and Australia. The opening portion delves into the arrival of the Maoris, their efforts in navigating the ocean to find New Zealand, and the rich, yet challenging landscape they encountered. Reeves also addresses the inadvertent impact of European settlers on the indigenous population and environment, setting the stage for a nuanced exploration of New Zealand's evolution through its unique struggles and successes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEthnology -- New Zealand
653			_aNew Zealand
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12411
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