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A Letter to the Earl of Devon, on the Late Massacre at Wairau is a historical document written by Robert Stokes in 1844. The book is a detailed account of the events that took place during the Wairau Affray, a conflict between the New Zealand Company and the Ng����ti Toa tribe in 1843. The book is addressed to the Earl of Devon, who was the chairman of the New Zealand Company at the time.Stokes was a member of the New Zealand Company and was present at the Wairau Affray. In his letter to the Earl of Devon, he describes the events leading up to the conflict, the battle itself, and the aftermath. He also provides his own analysis of the situation and offers suggestions for how the New Zealand Company could avoid similar conflicts in the future.The Wairau Affray was a significant event in New Zealand's history, as it marked the first time that British settlers had clashed with Maori tribes over land ownership. The conflict resulted in the deaths of 22 Maori warriors and four British settlers, including the leader of the New Zealand Company, Edward Gibbon Wakefield.A Letter to the Earl of Devon, on the Late Massacre at Wairau provides a valuable insight into the attitudes of British settlers towards Maori tribes in the early days of New Zealand's colonization. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex and often violent interactions between British settlers and Maori tribes during this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a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: 1436736625
• ISBN13: 9781436736626
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"