Incidents Of The Maori War

Incidents of the Maori War: New Zealand in 1860-1861 is a historical account of the conflict between the British colonizers and the Maori people of New Zealand in the years 1860-1861. The author James Edward Alexander was a British military officer who was stationed in New Zealand during this time and witnessed firsthand the events that unfolded.The book provides a detailed description of the various battles and skirmishes that took place during the war including the siege of the British garrison at Taranaki and the battles at Waireka and Mahoetahi. It also includes accounts of the Maori leaders and their tactics as well as the British military strategy and the challenges they faced in fighting in the unfamiliar terrain of New Zealand.Alexander's writing is both informative and engaging providing a unique perspective on the conflict and the people involved. He also includes personal anecdotes and observations about the culture and customs of the Maori people giving readers a deeper understanding of the complex history of New Zealand.Overall Incidents of the Maori War: New Zealand in 1860-1861 is an important historical document that sheds light on a significant event in New Zealand's history and provides valuable insights into the complexities of colonialism and cultural conflict.This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.