The Long White Cloud: Ao Tea Roa
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slightly faded spine - jacket still bright and structural.
A landmark work of historical non-fiction, The Long White Cloud: Ao Tea Roa chronicles the sweeping history of New Zealand from its Polynesian origins through the era of European colonization and the establishment of British settlement. Written with the authority of a statesman and scholar, it presents a richly detailed account of Māori civilization, the arrival of missionaries and traders, and the political and social forces that shaped a young nation. The narrative balances scholarly rigor with an accessible, eloquent prose style, making it as readable as it is informative. It argues that New Zealand's story is one of remarkable transformation, detailing the conflicts, treaties, and cultural encounters that defined the colony's path toward self-governance. A foundational text in New Zealand historiography, it remains an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the deep roots of this Pacific nation.
Author: William Pember Reeves
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, Golden Press in association with Whitcombe & Tombs Limited
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slightly faded spine - jacket still bright and structural.
A landmark work of historical non-fiction, The Long White Cloud: Ao Tea Roa chronicles the sweeping history of New Zealand from its Polynesian origins through the era of European colonization and the establishment of British settlement. Written with the authority of a statesman and scholar, it presents a richly detailed account of Māori civilization, the arrival of missionaries and traders, and the political and social forces that shaped a young nation. The narrative balances scholarly rigor with an accessible, eloquent prose style, making it as readable as it is informative. It argues that New Zealand's story is one of remarkable transformation, detailing the conflicts, treaties, and cultural encounters that defined the colony's path toward self-governance. A foundational text in New Zealand historiography, it remains an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the deep roots of this Pacific nation.