The New Zealand Wars: The Hauhau wars, 1864-1872AMS Press, 1969 - New Zealand "Brought up on the old Waipa frontier soon after the close of the wars, when an uneasy peace existed between European and Maori, James Cowan imbibed much ancient lore as well as recent history from old-time Maori chiefs and warriors. When commissioned by the Government to write this history, he not only examined a vast amount of written material - he sought out the remaining veterans of the wars (both European and Maori, women as well as men) and from them learned at first hand much that never appears in official documents; and he tramped many a mile to view the scenes of engagements that he might render a faithful account of what happened"--From book jacket. |
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Page 52
... rear of the fortress . Just before the ascent was begun a Maori brought the news that the pa was deserted . In the morning this was found to be the case . The unexpected night march to the rear and * Perekama was the headquarters of the ...
... rear of the fortress . Just before the ascent was begun a Maori brought the news that the pa was deserted . In the morning this was found to be the case . The unexpected night march to the rear and * Perekama was the headquarters of the ...
Page 249
... rear of the Maori camp , and a level expanse of forest land spread out on the right . In rear again , about a mile away , was the high wooded tableland of Okotuku . The Maori fortifications were in an incomplete state when the attack ...
... rear of the Maori camp , and a level expanse of forest land spread out on the right . In rear again , about a mile away , was the high wooded tableland of Okotuku . The Maori fortifications were in an incomplete state when the attack ...
Page 277
... rear on the highest part of the mountain ; the incline at which the ground lay enabled the gunners to shell the interior of the fort with accuracy . The first or outer line of entrenchment on the front covered the spring from which the ...
... rear on the highest part of the mountain ; the incline at which the ground lay enabled the gunners to shell the interior of the fort with accuracy . The first or outer line of entrenchment on the front covered the spring from which the ...
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PAIMARIRE | 1 |
Officers of the N Z Armed Constabulary Frontispiece | 5 |
Patara Raukatauri | 18 |
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