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Spencer, Frederick Hamilton 1854-1932 : Reminiscences
Date: 1838-1904
By: Spencer, Frederick Hamilton, 1854-1932
Reference: Micro-MS-0835
Description: Describes decision of father, Seymour Mills, to become a missionary, tracing his progress from the United States to England, then to New Zealand with Bishop Selwyn in 1842. Describes Maori life near the mission station at Kariri near Lake Tarawera, and the wars of the 1860s. Joined the army in the 1870s; later studied for the ministry under Bishop Suter in Nelson. Much information about Maori life and customs and individual Maori. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s) (ca 180 pages). Physical Description: Positive microfilm