Bush Fighting

Bush Fighting: Illustrated By Remarkable Actions And Incidents Of The Maori War In New Zealand (1873) is a historical book written by James Edward Alexander. The book is a detailed account of the Maori War in New Zealand, which took place between 1845 and 1872. The author, who was a British military officer, provides an in-depth analysis of the tactics and strategies used by the Maori warriors in the bush, as well as the challenges faced by the British soldiers in adapting to this new style of warfare.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of the Maori War. The first chapter provides an overview of the conflict and the reasons behind it, while the subsequent chapters delve into the various battles and skirmishes that took place. The author also describes the terrain and climate of New Zealand, which played a significant role in shaping the tactics of both sides.One of the unique features of the book is the illustrations, which were drawn by the author himself. These illustrations provide a visual representation of the bush fighting tactics used by the Maori warriors, as well as the weapons and equipment they used. The author also includes maps and diagrams to help readers better understand the terrain and movements of the troops.Overall, Bush Fighting: Illustrated By Remarkable Actions And Incidents Of The Maori War In New Zealand (1873) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of New Zealand or military history in general. The book provides a detailed and engaging account of a significant conflict, and the illustrations add an extra dimension to the narrative.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.