Wild Wind from the North
hongi hikas 1823 invasion of rotorua
$76.36
- Hardcover
160 pages
- Release Date
10 May 2017
Summary
Wild Wind from the North: Hongi Hika’s Invasion of Rotorua
Hongi Hika’s invasion of the Rotorua area in 1823 stands as one of the most dramatic and daring assaults in New Zealand history. Armed with muskets, Hongi’s forces had roamed the North Island seeking utu (revenge) for past slights.
Te Arawa, inland and with their island stronghold of Mokoia on Lake Rotorua, felt impregnable. They did not count on Hongi’s determination - which led to an epic portage of canoes to the l…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780947506230 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0947506233 |
| Author: | Stafford Don |
| Publisher: | Oratia Media |
| Imprint: | Oratia Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 10 May 2017 |
| Weight: | 300g |
| Dimensions: | 180mm x 140mm x 16mm |
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About The Author
Stafford Don
Don Stafford (1927-2010) was an historian and writer who dedicated his life and work to the Rotorua district. Through a long and distinguished career, he wrote over 20 books on Rotorua and its history. Fluent in Maori, Don travelled on foot to every corner of Te Arawa’s rohe, and played a major role in preservation of historical sites and objects. He was Rotorua’s official historian, and his honours included an MBE, CBE and honorary doctorate.
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