{"title":"J. H. Mitchell","description":"\u003cp\u003eJ. H. Mitchell’s works offer a compelling exploration of history and military themes, weaving detailed research with engaging narrative. Readers can expect insightful accounts that illuminate significant historical events and their broader impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on depth and clarity, Mitchell’s books provide a thoughtful perspective for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the past, whether through stories of conflict or cultural histories such as those found in \u003cem\u003eTakitimu\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"takitimu-by-j-h-mitchell-9780947506216","title":"Takitimu","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTakitimu\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the great tribal histories in the New Zealand literary canon. It tells of the Ngati Kahungunu people - tangata whenua of Hawke's Bay and parts of East Coast and Wairarapa - from their origins in the Pacific Islands to their lineage in Aotearoa up to the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is divided into four main sections: the history up to the departure of Takitimu and other canoes of migration; the history of Ngati Kahungunu; short biographies of Sir James Carroll, Sir Maui Pomare and the Rev. Tamihana Huata; and appendices describing charms, proverbs, the interpretation of dreams and signs, and the Maori almanac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplete with genealogical tables, this is a book of great value for history enthusiasts and especially the people of Ngati Kahungunu - the third largest Maori tribe, with descendants throughout New Zealand and Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Archetype\/Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47541930459372,"sku":"9780947506216","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/92e2a40694cfe47e1f6a0b660f7729b2.jpg?v=1776900902"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/j-h-mitchell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}