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The Last Maopo

The Life and First World War Sacrifice of Wiremu Maopo

Author: Tania Simpson  

The Last Maopo
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A moving personal story of love, loss and prejudice, woven around Wiremu Maopo's service to his country during the First World War

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A moving personal story of love, loss and prejudice, woven around Wiremu Maopo's service to his country during the First World War

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The incredible, moving story of Wiremu Maopo, the last of his line in an eminent South Island family, who joined the second Maori Contingent and went off to fight in the First World War. Wiremu writes regularly to his friend Virgie, and the story of Wiremu's life is woven around 40 letters that he penned during the War. All of Wiremu's siblings died of illness either in childhood or later in life and when he returns from the war ironically he is the only surviving member of the once large family. Wiremu was unaware during and after the war that his girlfriend Phoebe had given birth to a daughter who would carry on his line. The Last Maopo also follows Phoebe's story and reconnects the Maopo line with the author, Wiremu's great-granddaughter.

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“The Last Maopo is a lovely piece of work. I recall memories of the Maopo whānau being shared around Taumutu back in the 1960s; Tania Simpson's book brings the story of Wiremu Maopo back to life for new generations Sir Tipene ORegan”

The Last Maopo is a lovely piece of work. I recall memories of the Maopo whanau being shared around Taumutu back in the 1960s; Tania Simpson's book brings the story of Wiremu Maopo back to life for new generations - Sir Tipene O'Regan

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About the Author

Tania Simpson (Tainui, Ngapuhi, Ngai Tahu) is CEO of Maori development company Kowhai Consulting, Deputy Chair of Landcare Research New Zealand, and a member of the Waitangi Tribunal. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Maori from Waikato University and a Master Matauranga Maori from Te Wananga o Raukawa. She has written several works of tribal history. Tania lives with her family in Hamilton.

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Product Details

Publisher
Oratia Media | Libro International
Published
4th April 2014
Pages
160
ISBN
9781877514661

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