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| Shopify Unique ID: | 10516828029220 |
| Trademe Reference: | PR1452 (1) |
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| New / Used: | Used |
Description
JOHN RUTHERFORD: The White Chief. A Story of Adventure in New Zealand
edited by James Drummond
DESCRIPTION
Format: small hardcover with gilt lettering
Published: Whitcombe and Tombs 1908, 1st edition
Size (mm): 140 w x 200 h x 30 d
Pages: 234
SKU: A5/2606/0365/KXXX
ABOUT
A narrative built around the extraordinary, much debated tale of John Rutherford, an early 19th century sailor who claimed to have lived for years among Māori after being captured near the Bay of Plenty.
Drummond edits and contextualises Rutherford’s account, presenting his descriptions of tribal life, warfare, customs, and his rise to the status of “white chief.” The book blends adventure, ethnographic detail, and historical uncertainty, offering both a colourful personal story and a window into early contact period New Zealand as filtered through Rutherford’s dramatic, sometimes contested recollections.
Includes monochrome images and illustrations.
CONDITION
Excellent with light wear on covers and page edges, name on end paper.
IMAGES
Are of the actual item and depict all need to know detail.
REMARKS
Scarce
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