Transgressing Tikanga
Captured by MÄori: First-hand accounts 1816-1884
Trevor Bentley
Packed with drama and action, these 20 first-hand accounts tell the stories of PÄkehÄ men and women captured by MÄori between 1816 and 1884. Seized when committing blatant acts of aggression or unknowingly transgressing tikanga MÄori (customary law), for which utu was required, this is compelling reading. Background notes give historical context, providing a rich insight into early MÄori life.
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Captured by MÄori: First-hand accounts 1816-1884
Trevor Bentley
Packed with drama and action, these 20 first-hand accounts tell the stories of PÄkehÄ men and women captured by MÄori between 1816 and 1884. Seized when committing blatant acts of aggression or unknowingly transgressing tikanga MÄori (customary law), for which utu was required, this is compelling reading. Background notes give historical context, providing a rich insight into early MÄori life.
