Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 350 Earle, Augustus 1793 1838 Earl, Augustus A Narrative of a Nine Months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827 Produced by Jonathan Ingram and PG Distributed Proofreaders "A Narrative of a Nine Months' Residence in New Zealand in 1827" by Augustus Earle is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book offers a personal perspective of the early interactions between European settlers and the Māori people, describing the culture, customs, and conditions of New Zealand during that period. Through the eyes of a traveler and artist, Earle presents a unique and vivid portrayal of the indigenous community and their way of life before significant European influence altered their societal fabric. The opening of the narrative establishes Earle's adventurous spirit and extensive travels prior to his arrival in New Zealand. It outlines his journey from Sydney aboard the brig Governor Macquarie and details his expectations of encountering a unique culture. Upon approaching New Zealand, Earle describes the striking landscape and first impressions of the Māori, noting their physical characteristics and welcoming demeanor. He recounts his experiences aboard the ship as they arrive at Hokianga, capturing the excitement and curiosity surrounding their welcome by the natives. Earle's artistic eye informs his observations, setting the stage for a series of encounters that explore deeper cultural interactions and the complexities of life in New Zealand during the early 19th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en New Zealand -- Description and travel DU Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other 380217 2025-08-05T12:58:59.723437 text/html 374111 2020-12-26T06:50:31 text/html 776830 2025-08-05T12:59:08.518348 application/epub+zip 782622 2025-08-05T12:59:03.645384 application/epub+zip 206369 2025-08-05T12:59:02.224395 application/epub+zip 1110650 2025-08-05T12:59:12.714367 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1061753 2025-08-05T12:59:07.548338 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 298083 2022-09-06T17:51:23.575206 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 357029 2025-08-05T12:58:58.985381 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 337225 2024-10-28T18:59:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 358463 2020-12-26T06:50:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 358470 2020-12-26T06:50:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20938 2025-08-05T12:59:12.850357 application/rdf+xml 26580 2025-08-05T12:59:02.763410 image/jpeg 5008 2025-08-05T12:59:02.478384 image/jpeg 136532 2020-12-26T06:50:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 657538 2020-12-26T06:50:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 136516 2020-12-26T06:50:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 762401 2025-08-05T12:58:59.774439 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia