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Old New Zealand: A Tale Of The Good Old Times By A Pakeha Maori (Cambridge Library Collection History Of Oceania)
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First Published Anonymously In 1863, This Classic Book Recounts The Experiences Of Frederick Edward Maning (C.181183), An Angloirish Trader Who Emigrated To Tasmania With His Family As A Boy And Later Relocated To New Zealand. A Selfstyled 'Pakehamaori' ('Pakeha' Is The Maori Word For A White New Zealander), Maning Acquired Land And Settled Down With A Maori Woman, Occupying A Tenuous Position Between The Two Cultures. Observing That The Old Maori Way Of Life Was Rapidly Disappearing Due To The Increased European Presence In New Zealand, Maning Endeavoured To Record Maori Customs And Material Culture Before All Knowledge Of Them Disappeared. Old New Zealand Is A Mixture Of History, Autobiography And Anecdote, And The Author Insists All The Incidents And People Described Are Real. The Language Is Informal, And The Narrative Vigorous And Rapid, With Lively Dialogues And Occasional Maori Phrases. A Glossary Explains Maori Words And Concepts.
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- Q: What is 'Old New Zealand' about? A: 'Old New Zealand' recounts the experiences of Frederick Edward Maning, detailing his life as a Pakeha-Maori and his observations of Maori culture during a time of significant change.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Old New Zealand' is Frederick Edward Maning, who lived from 1811 to 1883.
- Q: When was 'Old New Zealand' first published? A: 'Old New Zealand' was first published anonymously in the year 1863.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: 'Old New Zealand' is available in a paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Old New Zealand' have? A: 'Old New Zealand' has a total of 254 pages.
- Q: Is this book a historical account or a work of fiction? A: 'Old New Zealand' is a mixture of history, autobiography, and anecdote, with a focus on real incidents and people.
- Q: What kind of language is used in this book? A: The language in 'Old New Zealand' is informal, featuring a vigorous narrative style with lively dialogues and occasional Maori phrases.
- Q: Does 'Old New Zealand' include any explanations of Maori terms? A: Yes, 'Old New Zealand' includes a glossary that explains Maori words and concepts used throughout the book.
- Q: What edition of 'Old New Zealand' is available? A: The currently available edition of 'Old New Zealand' is the first edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The condition of 'Old New Zealand' being sold is new.