The Reverend T. A Pybus’s account of Maori in the South Island takes in aspects of their origins, history and culture, sometimes with reference to Biblical parallels. He draws extensively on his personal research and the writings of other renowned authors of his day to create a sound summary of what was known and believed about Maori in the 1950s, providing an excellent snapshot of Maoridom at that time.
Excerpt:
"The next story is that of the visit of the sealer Sophia under the command of Captain Kelly in December, 1817. Otakou was known to the sailors as Port Daniel and Port Oxley. Captain Kelly anchored his ship just inside the Otakou Harbour, off the main kaika, Te Ruatitiko, facing the Rauone Beach. At once the captain made friends with the Maori people and all seemed to be favourable. Next day, with a few sailors he proceeded outside the heads to Whare-akeake now known as Murdering Beach, where he traded with the people for potatoes."
88 page paperback, A5 size