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| Shopify Unique ID: | 10802176622884 |
| SKU: | A5/2609/U412 |
| Trademe Reference: | PR389 (8) |
| Category: |
New Zealand History: Early Maori & Colonial |
| New / Used: | Used |
Description
BUSH FIGHTING: Illustrated by Remarkable Actions and Incidents of The Maori War in New Zealand
by Major-General Sir James Alexander
DESCRIPTION
Format: small hardcover with dust jacket
Published: 1873, Capper Press reprinted 1973
Size (mm): 150 w x 225 h x 30 d
Pages: 326
SKU: A5/2609/U412
ABOUT
First published in London in 1873, facsimile reprint.
A detailed narrative and tactical manual regarding the second Māori War (1860–1866), with primary coverage spanning major British and Colonial engagements in the Taranaki, Waikato, and Bay of Plenty campaigns.
Sir James Alexander outlines the immense challenges faced by regular British troops adapting to guerrilla tactics in dense, unfamiliar bush terrain. He analyzes the defensive strategy of Māori pa and addresses major military events, including the heavy British losses at the Battle of Gate Pa.
Illustrated with hand-drawn sketches, structural maps, and battlefield plans drafted by the author himself to chronicle the terrain and defensive installations.
CONDITION
Immaculate with only light wear/spine fading on dust jacket, otherwise near new, no stamps or inscriptions.
IMAGES
Are of the actual item and depict all need to know detail.
REMARKS
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