The Stirring Times of Te Rauparaha, Chief of the Ngatitoa: Also, the Sacking of Kaiapohia (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. T. L. Travers

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331002809 ISBN 13: 9780331002805

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Relive a pivotal chapter in Maori history as a powerful chief leads a dramatic struggle along New Zealand’s coast and plains.

This nonfiction account charts Te Rauparaha’s campaigns, the fall of Kaiapohia, and the long arc of conflict between Ngatitoa and Ngaitahu. Rich with geography, tactics, and personal courage, it brings to light the maneuvers, alliances, and sacrifices that shaped a nation’s memory.

From initial ambushes and sieges to the aftermaths that followed, the narrative stays close to what happened, why it mattered, and how communities endured and responded. You’ll move through battlegrounds near Kaikoura, Pegasus Bay, and the Wairau, meeting chiefs, fighters, and the families entwined in these clashes. The text also touches on the cultural practices, the handling of prisoners, and the storytelling that keeps these events alive today.

• Grounded historical overview of major battles and strategic decisions
• Profiles of key figures and their leadership roles
• Detailed descriptions of coastal and inland fighting environments
• Insights into Maori diplomacy, tension, and memory surrounding the sieges

Ideal for readers interested in colonial New Zealand history, Maori warfare, and the broader story of Te Rauparaha’s era.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331002809
• ISBN 13: 9780331002805
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 254