The People of Many Peaks - The Maori Biographies from the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, Volume 1; 1769-1869

Bridget Williams Books, Wellington, 1991. In tidy condition. Previous owner name inside.

The people in this volume come from all over New Zealand, including warriors like Titokowaru from Ngati Ruanui in Taranaki and Te Ao-Kapurangi of Ngati Rangiwewehi, whose mental agility saved her people.

These essays were first published as part of The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography 1767-1869 (1990). The People of Many Peaks is a companion volume to Nga Tangata Rau, bringing Maori history to the people.