Murder on the Maungatapu: A Narrative History of the Burgess Gang and Their Greatest Crime

Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including little-known original accounts, Murder on the Maungatapu tells the fascinating full story of a dark episode in New Zealand's history. It is a superbly written tale of blood and gold, of betrayal and vengeance, which draws some startling conclusions about New Zealand's crime of the nineteenth century.

About the author

Wayne Martin is a Christchurch-based writer, history enthusiast and mechanical engineer.

Summary

Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including little-known original accounts, Murder on the Maungatapu tells the fascinating full story of a dark episode in New Zealand's history. It is a superbly written tale of blood and gold, of betrayal and vengeance, which draws some startling conclusions about New Zealand's crime of the nineteenth century.

Product details

• Authors: Wayne Martin
• Publisher: Canterbury University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2016
• EAN: 9781927145746
• ISBN: 978-1-927145-74-6
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 229 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 567 g
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous