{"product_id":"an-old-new-zealander-or-thomas-lindsay-buick-9781023424400","title":"An Old New Zealander; or, Te Rauparaha, the Napoleon of the South.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"An Old New Zealander, or, Te Rauparaha, the Napoleon of the South\" by T. Lindsay Buick, is a compelling historical account of a pivotal figure in New Zealand's indigenous history. This meticulously researched biography delves into the life and times of Te Rauparaha, a renowned Maori chief whose strategic brilliance and military leadership earned him the moniker \"the Napoleon of the South.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBuick's work provides invaluable insight into the complex world of 19th-century New Zealand, exploring the dynamics of tribal warfare, Maori customs, and the impact of early European contact. Through detailed historical analysis, the book illuminates the events that shaped Te Rauparaha's rise to power and his enduring legacy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA cornerstone of Oceania history and indigenous studies, \"An Old New Zealander\" remains a vital resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Maori history and the life of one of its most influential leaders. This book offers a window into a fascinating and transformative period, capturing the spirit of a nation and the remarkable story of a man who left an indelible mark on its landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Lindsay Buick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1023424401\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781023424400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 262\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d","brand":"Thomas Lindsay Buick","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48216654414079,"sku":"9781023424400","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4edfcde7-9326-4177-94e5-35519150bed1.jpg?v=1771992454","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/an-old-new-zealander-or-thomas-lindsay-buick-9781023424400","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}