Catalogue
Catalogue
Object Type
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
Contributor/Publisher
Oratia Books
Place
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
Edition/State/Version
2017 edition
Subject Category
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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