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A wild wind from the north : Hongi Hika's 1823 invasion of Rotorua

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  • Other Name

    Hongi Hika's 1823 invasion of Rotorua (Alternate title)

  • Description

    A revision of the trials and tribulations of one of the most famous Maori war generals and tribal leaders, Hongi Hika, this book peels back the veneer of previous studies and dispels many misconceptions.

    Illustrated with maps and photographs - many in colour - this is a modern, accessible account that shows how the actions of this famous personality have been distorted by the frames of traditional historical reportage, and is an important work that updates existing scholarship on the subject.

  • Place
    Auckland, New Zealand
  • Other Id

    DU418 STA (Library of Congress Call Number)

    88491 (Cat ID)

    88333 (Presto content ID)

  • Department

    Publications

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    • Object Type

      book

    • Name/Title
      A wild wind from the north : Hongi Hika's 1823 invasion of Rotorua
    • Other Name

      Hongi Hika's 1823 invasion of Rotorua (Alternate title)

    • Primary Maker

      Donald Stafford (Author)

    • Contributor/Publisher
      Oratia Books
    • Place
      Auckland, New Zealand
    • Date
      2017?
    • Physical Description

      151 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits ; 19 cm

    • ISBN/ISSN
      9780947506230
    • Level of Current Record
      Bib record
    • Member Object

      1 item in this collection. View all items.

    • Edition/State/Version
      2017 edition
    • Subject Category

      Hongi Hika, 1772-1828

      Te Arawa (New Zealand people)--History

      Nga Puhi (New Zealand people)--History

      Maori (New Zealand people)--Wars--New Zealand--Rotorua District

    • Content
      Hongi Hika, Ngapuhi leader -- Massacres at Te Totara and Matakitaki -- Ngapuhi blood spilt at Motutawa -- Ngapuhi seek revenge : inland to Mokoia -- Preparing for the onslaught -- Prelude to the attack on Mokoia -- The battle and its aftermath -- Ngapuhi peace agreement and occupation -- Raids continue on return journey -- Anger, grief and acquisition of arms -- An unprecedented reign of terror.
    • Public Access Text

      [Keywords: Rotorua (N.Z.) - History; Mokoia Island (N.Z.) - History]

      Originally published: Auckland : Reed Books, 2007. (Raupo series) Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-142) and index. Maps on endpapers.

    • Collection Type
      Reading Room
    • Copyright
      All rights reserved
    • Last Update
      06 Dec 2024

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