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Page 88
... Maori and the early Pakeha - Maori ovens and whalers ' try - pots , the former grass - grown and the latter half - buried in the sand . On the far side was Sweet Pea Bay , where wild sweet peas grew and where shells of magic hues were ...
... Maori and the early Pakeha - Maori ovens and whalers ' try - pots , the former grass - grown and the latter half - buried in the sand . On the far side was Sweet Pea Bay , where wild sweet peas grew and where shells of magic hues were ...
Page 89
... Maori reserve ; but he tried language and threats and fences , and found them a comfort , perhaps , but no deterrent . He would chase the nags homeward , but they would not go far , and in any case more would come . The group unyoked ...
... Maori reserve ; but he tried language and threats and fences , and found them a comfort , perhaps , but no deterrent . He would chase the nags homeward , but they would not go far , and in any case more would come . The group unyoked ...
Page 103
... Maori would probably handle Maoris best . But it turned out that Puke was first a Maori and then a navvy . The small river which was being followed held a tremendous eel population ; and if you bring Maoris and eels into contact you ...
... Maori would probably handle Maoris best . But it turned out that Puke was first a Maori and then a navvy . The small river which was being followed held a tremendous eel population ; and if you bring Maoris and eels into contact you ...
Contents
1Arrival at Chaslands Page | 11 |
2Settling in and Making Friends | 16 |
3Visiting the Neighbours | 21 |
Copyright | |
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