$76.00
- Hardcover
448 pages
- Release Date
28 May 2010
Summary
Wiremu Pere (Wi Pere) lived from 1837 to 1915, leading his tribes of Rongowhakaata and Te Aitanga a Mahaki through some of the most turbulent chapters of New Zealand history. He stood resolute against colonialism and entered parliament to stand up for his East Coast people, yet was astute in his business dealings and was compromised in the views of many Pakeha and Maori.
This handsome book, illustrated with numerous photographs, whakapapa and maps, sets out the many sides Wi Pere’s li…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781877514098 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1877514098 |
| Author: | Joseph Te Kani Pere |
| Publisher: | Oratia Media |
| Imprint: | Oratia Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 28 May 2010 |
| Weight: | 1.50kg |
| Dimensions: | 240mm x 180mm |
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About The Author
Joseph Te Kani Pere
Joseph Te Kani Pere, a great-grandson of Wi Pere, took over the writing of the book from earlier family members. A former teacher, he has a doctorate in English from the University of Waikato. After countless hours of research and writing, he has brought the work to completion with the support of the Wi Pere Trust.
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