A wild wind from the north : Hongi Hika's 1823 invasion of Rotorua /
Don Stafford.
- 151 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), maps (1 in colour) ; 19 cm.
- Raupo series .
- Raupo series. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-142) and index.
Hongi Hika, Ngapuhi leader -- Massacres at Te Totara and Matakitaki -- Ngapuhi blood spilt at Motutawa -- Ngapuhi seek revenge : inland to Mokoia -- Preparing for the onslaught -- Prelude to the attack on Mokoia -- The battle and its aftermath -- Ngapuhi peace agreement and occupation -- Raids continue on return journey -- Anger, grief and acquisition of arms -- An unprecedented reign of terror.
0790011522 9780790011523
Hongi Hika, 1772-1828
Te Arawa (New Zealand people)--History Ngā Puhi (New Zealand people)--History Pakanga Kōrero nehe.
Rotorua (N.Z.)--History Mokoia Island (N.Z.)--History New Zealand--History--To 1840