Dr. Edward Shortland and his work in northern New Zealand, 1841 to 1847.
Campbell, George Hunter
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Campbell, G. H. (1935). Dr. Edward Shortland and his work in northern New Zealand, 1841 to 1847. (Thesis, Master of Arts). University of Otago. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/3326
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Abstract:
The name of Dr. Edward Shortland is intimately associated with the early efforts of the New Zealand government to establish friendly relations with the Maoris, and the difficulties which faced him in this respect can be more readily understood after a reference to the general situation in the country in 1840, the year preceding Shortland's arrival. A sketch of the 1840 situation must take into account first of all the population, both native and European, with reference also to the numerically small but otherwise powerful and influential 'Pakeha-Maoris'; it must involve too, some explanation of the missionaries and their work, the extent to which thay had civilized the Maoris, and their general influence over the natives and their mode of life. The land question must also be considered, for it was to become the source of practically all the later trouble, and Shortland, in his capacity as sub-Protector of the Aborigines, found himself involved in numerous and intricate negotiations on this delicate subject.
Date:
1935
Degree Name:
Master of Arts
Degree Discipline:
History
Publisher:
University of Otago
Rights Statement:
Digital copy stored under Section 55 of the NZ Copyright Act.
Research Type:
Thesis
Languages:
English
Notes:
139 leaves ; 30 cm. Includes bibliographical references.
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