""The History of Taranaki"" is a comprehensive work on the history of Taranaki province, located on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. Written by Benjamin Wells and originally published in 1878, the book covers the early Maori settlement of the area, the arrival of European explorers and settlers, and the subsequent development of the province's industries and infrastructure. Wells also provides detailed accounts of notable events in Taranaki's history, such as the Taranaki Wars of the 1860s and the devastating ...
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""The History of Taranaki"" is a comprehensive work on the history of Taranaki province, located on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. Written by Benjamin Wells and originally published in 1878, the book covers the early Maori settlement of the area, the arrival of European explorers and settlers, and the subsequent development of the province's industries and infrastructure. Wells also provides detailed accounts of notable events in Taranaki's history, such as the Taranaki Wars of the 1860s and the devastating volcanic eruption of Mt. Tarawera in 1886. The book includes numerous illustrations and maps, as well as biographical information on prominent individuals who played a role in Taranaki's history. ""The History of Taranaki"" is considered a standard reference work on the province's history and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early settlement and development of New Zealand.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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