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John Rutherford the White Chief
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Author: James Drummond (ed)
An historical narrative likely written in the early 19th century. This work chronicles the experiences of John Rutherford, a sailor who spent ten years living among the Maori people in New Zealand, providing a unique perspective on their customs and interactions with European visitors. The opening of the book introduces Rutherford's background, touching upon his early life as a factory worker and his transition to seafaring. It outlines a series of voyages that eventually lead him to New Zealand, where his ship, the \"Agnes,\" encounters a disastrous fate upon reaching the coast. The narrative unfolds as the crew grapples with a surprise attack from the Maori, resulting in their capture. As Rutherford and his comrades are held by the indigenous people, themes of cultural exchange and the harsh realities of colonial encounters begin to emerge, along with vivid descriptions of Maori customs and the brutal circumstances surrounding their interactions with European outsiders.
Title: John Rutherford the White Chief Author: James Drummond (ed) Format: Hardback Imprint: Antiquarian Books ISBN: A8849
An historical narrative likely written in the early 19th century. This work chronicles the experiences of John Rutherford, a sailor who spent ten years living among the Maori people in New Zealand, providing a unique perspective on their customs and interactions with European visitors. The opening of the book introduces Rutherford’s background, touching upon his early life as a factory worker and his transition to seafaring. It outlines a series of voyages that eventually lead him to New Zealand, where his ship, the \”Agnes,\” encounters a disastrous fate upon reaching the coast. The narrative unfolds as the crew grapples with a surprise attack from the Maori, resulting in their capture. As Rutherford and his comrades are held by the indigenous people, themes of cultural exchange and the harsh realities of colonial encounters begin to emerge, along with vivid descriptions of Maori customs and the brutal circumstances surrounding their interactions with European outsiders.
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