Extracts from a Diary Kept by the Rev. R. Burrows during Heke's War in the North, in 1845

Extracts from a Diary Kept by the Rev. R. Burrows during Heke's War in the North, published in 1845, is an eyewitness account of the Flagstaff War between Māori warriors, led by Hone Heke, and British troops. The conflict arose from grievances related to the Treaty of Waitangi and the British annexation of New Zealand. Reverend Robert Burrows, who managed a mission station at Waimate, documented his experiences and efforts to mediate between the opposing sides, providing a unique perspective on this pivotal moment in New Zealand's history.