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RE: NZ History - the William Bryan and the first settlers in New Plymouth
Wonderfully interesting and informative article. I really like history because of the interesting details. The Maori grew crops anticipating the needs of the settlers. Wow that goes so far beyond sharing their bounty and knowledge of local food sources. And the idea of recruiting settlers that already knew each other to develop community in the new settlements. Both fascinating bits of history
Thank you. :) Yes, it is really fascinating what bits of information you stumble across during your research travels. Certainly not stuff you'd learn in school, mores the pity.