Narrative of an expedition into the interior of New Zealand during the months of June and July, 1845. With some account of the attack on the native fortress of O Haiowai, on the 1st of July, by the troops under the command of Lieut. Colonel Despard, 99th Regt., acting as Colonel on the staff.
Description: "Excellent account of Heke's war in the north, from the cutting-down of the flagstaff at Kororareka, in June, 1844, to the taking of Ruapekapeka, in January, 1846. Written by Colonel Despard, who commanded the troops, but with little credit or success."--Hocken, p.127.
Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: "Excellent account of Heke's war in the north, from the cutting-down of the flagstaff at Kororareka, in June, 1844, to the taking of Ruapekapeka, in January, 1846. Written by…