Old New Zealand: Being Incidents Of Native Customs And Character In The Old Times (1863) is a book written by Frederick Edward Maning. The book is a collection of stories and anecdotes about the Maori people and their way of life in New Zealand during the 19th century. Maning, who lived among the Maori for many years, provides a unique insight into their culture, customs, and traditions. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the Maori's love of storytelling and song to their complex social structures and warlike tendencies. The author also describes his own experiences living among the Maori, including his interactions with some of the most famous Maori chiefs of the time. Old New Zealand is a fascinating and engaging read that provides a valuable historical perspective on the Maori people and their way of life in the early years of European settlement in New Zealand.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.