The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 7, Issue 2The University Press, 1933 - Great Britain |
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In England much attention was at this time being given to New Zealand ; and the reports of various select committees of Parliament , from 1838 onwards , testify to the influence for good exercised by the missionaries on the Maoris .
In England much attention was at this time being given to New Zealand ; and the reports of various select committees of Parliament , from 1838 onwards , testify to the influence for good exercised by the missionaries on the Maoris .
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INFLUENCE OF THE MISSIONS 57 points of doctrine , and soon discovered the debating ability of the Maori , always ready with his armoury of texts . Perhaps insufficient consideration has hitherto been given to the mental and spiritual ...
INFLUENCE OF THE MISSIONS 57 points of doctrine , and soon discovered the debating ability of the Maori , always ready with his armoury of texts . Perhaps insufficient consideration has hitherto been given to the mental and spiritual ...
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The chief was thrown into prison and released only when his influence had waned . Towards the friendly chiefs , Grey displayed considerable generosity . By pensions and gifts and the spell of his own magnetic personality , he acquired ...
The chief was thrown into prison and released only when his influence had waned . Towards the friendly chiefs , Grey displayed considerable generosity . By pensions and gifts and the spell of his own magnetic personality , he acquired ...
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