Frederick Edward Maning / George Robert Charles Pembroke
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Old New Zealand is a historical novel written by Frederick Edward Maning in 1884. The book is set in the early 19th century and tells the story of the author’s experiences living among the M����ori people of New Zealand. It is a tale of the ''good old times'' and a history of the war in the north against the chief Heke.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a collection of stories about the M����ori way of life, including their customs, traditions, and beliefs. Maning provides a detailed account of his interactions with the M����ori people, describing their language, culture, and daily activities. He also recounts his experiences as a trader and adventurer, sharing anecdotes and stories about the people he met and the places he visited.The second part of the book is a historical account of the war in the north against the chief Heke. Maning provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the war, including the political tensions between the M����ori and the British settlers. He also describes the battles that took place and the impact they had on the M����ori people and the British colony.Overall, Old New Zealand is a fascinating and insightful look into the history and culture of the M����ori people. Maning’s writing is engaging and descriptive, and his personal experiences provide a unique perspective on life in early 19th century New Zealand. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in New Zealand history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
