The Coming of the Pakeha

John Lockyer delves into the who, the why and the how of very early European visitors and settlers to New Zealand. Included is information on Abel Tasman, James Cook, Marion du Fresne, 'Pakeha Maori', what type of traders first came to this country (sealers and whalers), what trade from primary products arose (flax and timber), and background to the missionaries.