In The Maoriland Bush

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This critical examination of Maoriland literature argues against the former glib dismissals of the period and focuses instead on the era’s importance in the birth of a distinct New Zealand style of writing. By connecting the literature and other cultural forms of Maoriland to the larger realms of empire and contemporary criticism, this study explores the roots of the country’s modern feminism, progressive social legislation, and bicultural relations.

"This little book consists of a series of articles originally published in the "Auckand Star" and the "Lyttleton Times". It does not pretend to be a complete and comprehensive study of our fascinating native flora, neither does it present intricate technicalities for the expert. It aims rather at dealing with some of the most striking and interesting aspects of New Zealand plant life from a purely popular point of view ..." -- Preface.