Publisher's Synopsis
Contributions To The Early History Of New Zealand: Settlement Of Otago (1898) is a historical book written by Thomas Morland Hocken. The book is a detailed account of the early history of New Zealand, specifically the settlement of Otago. It provides an in-depth analysis of the various factors that led to the establishment of the settlement, including the political, social, and economic conditions prevailing at the time.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the settlement of Otago. The author begins by discussing the early exploration of the region by European explorers, and then moves on to describe the various attempts at settlement that were made before the successful establishment of Otago.The author also provides a detailed account of the Maori culture and their interactions with the European settlers. He explores the impact of the arrival of the Europeans on the Maori way of life, and how the two cultures learned to coexist.The book also includes a detailed description of the geography and topography of the Otago region, as well as the flora and fauna that can be found there. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the natural resources that were available to the settlers, and how they were utilized for the development of the settlement.Overall, Contributions To The Early History Of New Zealand: Settlement Of Otago (1898) is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the early history of New Zealand. It provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the settlement of Otago, and sheds light on the various factors that contributed to its success.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.