Takitimu, 9780947506216
Hardcover
Ancient voyaging, tribal history, and ancestral wisdom of the Ngati Kahungunu.
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Takitimu

a history of ngati kahungunu

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  • Hardcover

    312 pages

  • Release Date

    17 July 2017

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Summary

Takitimu: A Legacy Unveiled

Takitimu is a cornerstone of New Zealand literature, a rich tapestry woven from the history of the Ngati Kahungunu people. Journey from their ancestral homelands in the Pacific Islands to their establishment in Aotearoa, tracing their lineage up to the 20th century.

This comprehensive account is divided into four key sections:

  • The ancient origins preceding the voyage of the Takitimu and other migratory canoes.
  • The detailed h…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780947506216
ISBN-10:0947506217
Author:J.H. Mitchell
Publisher:Oratia Media
Imprint:Oratia Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:312
Edition:2nd
Release Date:17 July 2017
Weight:578g
Dimensions:30mm x 207mm x 51mm
About The Author

J.H. Mitchell

J.H. Mitchell (1870-1944) grew up in Thames, and from the age of 15 until his death lived in Wairoa. He was a dairy farmer, Maori interpreter, and an authority on iwi history and whakapapa. He devoted his later years to the writing of Takitimu and the building of the Takitimu Carroll meeting house in Wairoa. This book is his legacy.

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