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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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I have them in every color and used to get them from Sams, but they stopped selling them and I was lucky to find them on Amazon. Got all colors again. They stay, it's all I'm gonna say! And don't show in any of my tennis shoes. Absolutely love them and wear them until they get holes. They last a LONG time too. They're on the thin side and my foot loves them because they tend to get hot. There's no shrinking, they wash great with exception of the white ones I couldn't manage to keep white - they turned a bit greyish.
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These ACTUALLY stay put all day long - I was skeptical, but am so glad I took a chance on these
Size: Medium, Color: (014) Halo Gray / Halo Gray / Castlerock
I was so skeptical about whether these would stay on my feet all day without sliding down into my shoe - I’ve tried so many socks in the past with the silicone strip on the heel which failed.
I’ve owned these for a couple months now and they have never slipped down - they stay put all day! I love the variety of colors to choose from, and the value per pack is great since six pairs come per pack (I thought it was only three when I first purchased and was pleasantly surprised by the additional pairs). They also have perfect thickness - not too warm to wear during the summer months with sneakers; I live in a tropical climate, though, so I’m not sure how they will do in cooler climates. I’ve washed each pair once or twice and the color and quality of the silicone has stayed so far (knock on wood).
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