A Letter To The Earl Of Devon, On The Late Massacre At Wairau (1844)

By Robert Stokes

Book Overview

A Letter To The Earl Of Devon, On The Late Massacre At Wairau is a historical book written by Robert Stokes and originally published in 1844. The book is a detailed account of the Wairau Affray, which was a violent conflict that took place in New Zealand between the Maori people and a group of European settlers led by Captain Arthur Wakefield. The conflict resulted in the deaths of over 20 people, including Wakefield and several Maori chiefs.In the book, Stokes provides an eyewitness account of the events leading up to the massacre and the subsequent fallout. He also offers his own analysis of the underlying causes of the conflict, including the tensions between the Maori and European settlers over land ownership and sovereignty.The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels. It is an important historical document that sheds light on a little-known chapter in New Zealand's colonial history and provides valuable insights into the early interactions between Maori and European settlers.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116453551X
• ISBN13: 9781164535515
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"