The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 7, Issue 2John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1933 - Great Britain |
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... Maori language . Translation of the scriptures was also begun , and the attention of the Maoris was definitely arrested . William Williams , brother of Henry Williams , joined the mission in 1826. He proved an expert linguist , and was ...
... Maori language . Translation of the scriptures was also begun , and the attention of the Maoris was definitely arrested . William Williams , brother of Henry Williams , joined the mission in 1826. He proved an expert linguist , and was ...
Page 143
... MAORI POPULATION ( II ) THE MAORIS SINCE THE WARS 143 The calculation of Maori population in periods before the institu- tion of a Government census is a matter of great difficulty . Captain Cook's estimate of one hundred thousand was ...
... MAORI POPULATION ( II ) THE MAORIS SINCE THE WARS 143 The calculation of Maori population in periods before the institu- tion of a Government census is a matter of great difficulty . Captain Cook's estimate of one hundred thousand was ...
Page 144
... Maori race . The general health of the Maoris , in spite of a marked improvement , cannot yet be regarded as satisfactory . " With the exception of diphtheria " , says the Government statistician , “ epidemic and infectious diseases ...
... Maori race . The general health of the Maoris , in spite of a marked improvement , cannot yet be regarded as satisfactory . " With the exception of diphtheria " , says the Government statistician , “ epidemic and infectious diseases ...
Contents
Geographical Divisions | 5 |
Social Organisation | 11 |
The Early Settlements | 17 |
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