The Old Frontier - James Cowan - Bog

The Old Frontier: Te Awamutu, The Story Of The Waipa Valley is a historical book written by James Cowan in 1922. The book chronicles the early settlement and development of the Waipa Valley in New Zealand, with a focus on the town of Te Awamutu. Cowan provides a detailed account of the Maori tribes that inhabited the area before European settlement, as well as the arrival of European settlers and the conflicts that arose between the two groups. The book also covers the growth of Te Awamutu as a town, including its establishment as a military base during the New Zealand Wars. Cowan's writing is rich in detail and provides a vivid picture of life in the Waipa Valley during the 19th century. The Old Frontier: Te Awamutu, The Story Of The Waipa Valley is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of New Zealand and the early settlement of the country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.