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The Lives of Colonial Objects

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The Lives of Colonial ObjectsDiscover the rich tapestry of New Zealand's colonial history with 'The Lives of Colonial Objects,' a fascinating book authored by Annabel Cooper and published by Otago University Press. This brand new paperback, measuring 255 x 225 mm, comprises 376 pages filled with exquisite illustrations and compelling narratives. In this insightful collection, 50 essays penned by historians, archivists, curators, and M? ori scholars uncover the hidden stories of

Discover the rich tapestry of New Zealand's colonial history with 'The Lives of Colonial Objects,' a fascinating book authored by Annabel Cooper and published by Otago University Press. This brand new paperback, measuring 255 x 225 mm, comprises 376 pages filled with exquisite illustrations and compelling narratives. In this insightful collection, 50 essays penned by historians, archivists, curators, and M?ori scholars uncover the hidden stories of colonial artifacts, each revealing unique perspectives on New Zealand's past. From cherished family heirlooms like a kahu kiwi and a grandmother's travel diary to significant museum pieces such as the tauihu of a M?ori waka and a Samoan kilikiti bat, each object serves as a portal to a time gone by. Public artifacts like cannons and country roads also share their remarkable histories, illuminating the diverse experiences of colonial life in Aotearoa. By examining these objects, readers gain invaluable insight into the colonial heritage that shapes contemporary New Zealand. Ideal for history buffs, collectors, and anyone interested in the stories that objects can tell, 'The Lives of Colonial Objects' is more than just a book; it’s a connection to the past. Order today to explore the astonishing tales behind these colonial treasures, and enjoy combined shipping on your purchases. As a NZ owned business located in Auckland, we ensure that your product is in stock and ready for prompt delivery, with no unexpected import charges or customs duty.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 255 x 225 mm
Pages: 376
Bind: paperback
Author: Annabel Cooper Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 20-07-2015

The Lives of Colonial Objects is a sumptuously illustrated and highly readable book about things, and the stories that unfold when we start to investigate them. In this collection of 50 essays the authors, including historians, archivists, curators and M?ori scholars, have each chosen an object from New Zealand’s colonial past, and their examinations open up our history in astonishingly varied ways. Some are treasured family possessions such as a kahu kiwi, a music album or a grandmother’s travel diary, and their stories have come down through families. Some, like the tauihu of a M?ori waka, a Samoan kilikiti bat or a flying boat, are housed in museums. Others – a cannon, a cottage and a country road – inhabit public spaces but they too turn out to have unexpected histories. Things invite us into the past through their tangible, tactile and immediate presence: in this collection they serve as 50 paths into New Zealand’s colonial history. While each chapter is the story of a particular object, The Lives of Colonial Objects as a whole informs and enriches the colonial history of Aotearoa New Zealand.

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