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Hay, W. Delisle (William Delisle)
1851
Hay, William Delisle
Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2)
or Settler and Maori in Northern New Zealand
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"Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2)" by W. Delisle Hay is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the experiences of British emigrants settling in northern New Zealand, focusing particularly on their journeys, initial challenges, and observations about life in a new colonial environment. It blends personal narrative with reflections on the broader cultural and societal dynamics at play in the burgeoning settler communities. At the start of this volume, the narrative centers on a group of emigrants embarking on a voyage from England to Auckland, New Zealand, filled with hope and anticipation for their new lives. The author portrays the psychological and emotional landscape of these "new-chums," as they cope with the sea voyage and their arrival in a foreign land. Upon reaching Auckland, they are struck by the unexpected sophisticated developments of the city, which contrasts with their preconceived notions of a rudimentary colonial settlement. The writer provides a vivid description of the local environment, the variety of characters they meet, and the sociocultural adjustments necessary for survival and progress in this new world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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New Zealand -- Description and travel
Ethnology -- New Zealand
Maori (New Zealand people)
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New Zealand
Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society
Browsing: History - General
Browsing: Travel & Geography
Category: Travel Writing
Category: History - Other
Category: History - British
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