Publication Details
Polack, Joel Samuel 1838 (1974) New Zealand: being a narrative of travels and adventures during a residence in that country between the years 1831 and 1837. Capper Press, Christchurch. 2 v..
Title:
New Zealand: being a narrative of travels and adventures during a residence in that country between the years 1831 and 1837
Author(s):
Polack, Joel Samuel
Year Published:
1838 (1974)
Publisher:
Capper Press
Publisher Location:
Publication Type:
Book
Abstract:
The scenery, forests and Maori life of the Kaipara region in 1831 are discussed. He describes a Maori catching 100lb snapper in one hour in the Kaipara Harbour (Vol.1., p.198).
Long Term Objectives:
Mātauranga Māori
Keywords:
New Zealand--Description and travel; Matauranga Maori--Maori (New Zealand people)--Social life and customs; Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti (Maori eople)--History; Ng¯ati Whatua (Maori people)--History; Ng¯a Puhi (Maori people)--History; Waipoua State Forest (N.Z.)--History.; Kaipara Harbour (N.Z.)--History