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100	1		_aManing, Frederick Edward, _d1812-1883
245	1	0	_aOld New Zealand: A Tale of the Good Old Times : _bAnd a History of the War in the North against the Chief Heke, in the Year 1845
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2012-04-03
508			_aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Old New Zealand: A Tale of the Good Old Times" by Frederick Edward Maning is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative is delivered through the perspective of a Pakeha Maori, a European settler who recounts his experiences and observations in New Zealand during the early days of colonization. The book serves as both a memoir and a reflective exploration of Maori culture and the changes brought about by European contact, particularly during the time surrounding the war against Chief Heke in 1845. At the start of the book, the narrator introduces us to the lush landscapes of New Zealand and shares his first encounters with the indigenous Maori people. He portrays his initial unease and curiosity upon witnessing the natives' welcoming cries and gestures, which he interprets with anxious humor as he wonders about his fate in this new land. The narrative delights in juxtaposing the simplicity and rawness of Maori life with the complex expectations brought by European civilization. Through vivid anecdotes, he details the value placed on Pakehas within Maori society, their trading customs, and his own struggles to integrate while acknowledging the rapid changes occurring around him. This opening lays the groundwork for a rich exploration of cultural intersection and personal identity within the historical context of 19th-century New Zealand. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNew Zealand -- Description and travel
653			_aMāori (New Zealand people) -- Social life and customs
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39361
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