Old New Zealand: A Tale of the Good Old Days and the Story of the War in the North against Chief Heke in 1845 is a fascinating book by Frederick Edward Manning that tells the story of the lives and adventures of the first European settlers in New Zealand. The authentic narrative helps the reader imagine and feel the atmosphere of the ancient South Pacific country, where two cultures - European and Maori - meet. The sublime theme of the war with Chief Heke reveals the nuances of the conflict and relationship between the indigenous people and the colonizers. This book is not only a fascinating historical novel, but also an in-depth analysis of the interaction between different cultures and the individuality of people in the conditions of the complex period of development of Zealand.