Stafford, D. M. 1927-2010

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.

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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

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