Transgressing Tikanga

Captured by Māori: First-hand accounts 1816-1884Trevor Bentley

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

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ISBN: 9781988550183 Product code: 6286-2 Categories: Books, History & Culture

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a collection of 20 first-hand accounts written by Europeans who were captured by Māori between 1816 and 1884. These Pākehā men and women were seized when they either committed blatant acts of aggression or unknowingly transgressed tikanga Māori (customary law), for which utu was required.
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