Discover the intriguing history of the Northland M?ori with 'Living Among The Northland M?ori,' a remarkable hardback book authored by Peter Tremewan and Giselle Larcombe. This first English translation of Father Antoine Garin's diaries from 1844 to 1846 offers an intimate glimpse into life at the Mangakahia mission station along the Wairoa River. With 620 pages of vivid accounts, readers will explore Garin's relationships with M?ori communities, including influential figures like H?ne Heke and Kawiti during the tumultuous period of the Northern War. The diary presents a unique perspective on early European settlement in Aotearoa, capturing M?ori customs, values, and the daily life of local families. Published by Canterbury University Press, this detailed account is essential for anyone interested in New Zealand history, M?ori culture, and the dynamics of early colonial interactions. Whether you are a scholar, a history buff, or simply curious, 'Living Among The Northland M?ori' is a significant addition to your collection. Enjoy seamless delivery within New Zealand, with the benefit of no unexpected import charges or customs duties, as this book is stocked locally in Auckland. We also offer combined shipping for additional savings on your purchase.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 190 x 258 mm
Pages: 620
Bind: hardback
Authors: Peter Tremewan, Giselle Larcombe Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Publication Date: 29-03-2019

A French Marist priest, Father Antoine Garin was sent to run the remote Mangakahia mission station on the banks of the Wairoa River. Living Among the Northland M?ori is Garin’s diary recording his experiences from 1844 to 1846 as he gets to know the M?ori in the region. The diary provides vivid accounts of contemporary events, as Garin came dangerously close to the action of the Northern War, and wrote of such prominent figures as H?ne Heke and Kawiti as they opposed the new colonial authorities. Above all, the diary is an intimate record of life in a M?ori community in which Garin describes the close relationships he formed with his new neighbours – from his young followers and local families to the chiefs who offered him protection while he lived among them. This is the first full English translation of Garin’s surviving Mangak?hia journals and letters. Frank, open-minded and often humorous, Garin’s diary is a major contribution to the early history of European settlement in Aotearoa and a compelling insight into M?ori customs, values and beliefs of the time.

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