A Centennial History of Tauranga

Capper Reprint edition 1976. In good used condition with DW. Staining to the edges of the DW from old library-style cover which has been repaced.
The rich material collected from diaries, letters and conversations with early settlers vividly portrays the life and hardships of the settlement of Tauranga. This centennial history, with numerous anecdotes and a wealth of information provides insights into the personalities and atmosphere in Tauranga up to 1882. Progress in early Tauranga was hindered by the fear of marauding bloodthirsty tries, but the unrelenting work of the missionaries and the establishment of mission schools did much to promote trust and friendship between the Maori and Pakeha. Peace was finally established in 1845. After the surrender of arms surveying was able to begin in earnest. The settlement suffered a severe setback in 1853 with the Gate Pa and Te Ranga incidents, but by 1872 it was possible to travel 5 miles in safety and the flow of commerce had resumed. The wave of Hauhau fanaticism is detailed; many of the settlers are named, their families traced, and the land they owned and farmed described. Tauranga of today is a beautiful and peaceful township. This book illustrates a typical segment of New Zealand's past, and traces the tempestuous beginnings to the thriving community of 1882...