{"title":"Rachel Buchanan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Rachel Buchanan collection, where you can explore the rich history and vibrant culture of New Zealand through her meticulously researched works. Rachel Buchanan is a distinguished author, celebrated for her contributions to the field of historical literature, particularly focusing on the indigenous heritage of Aotearoa, New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \"Ko Taranaki Te Maunga,\" Buchanan delves into the captivating history of the Taranaki region, offering readers a profound understanding of its significance to both the Māori and New Zealand's broader historical landscape. Her narrative is both engaging and enlightening, providing a unique perspective on the region's complex history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Te Motunui Epa\" showcases Buchanan's dedication to uncovering stories of cultural importance. This book takes readers on a journey to discover the rich narratives embedded in the Motunui Epa, a Māori carving that has traversed time and distance, symbolising resilience and the deep roots of Māori heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth titles are categorised under History \u0026amp; Military, as they intricately weave the tales of New Zealand's past with the passion and expertise of a skilled historian. Rachel Buchanan's works are essential reads for anyone interested in the intertwining of history and identity, as they offer a valuable window into the dynamic stories of New Zealand's past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Rachel Buchanan's collection today and deepen your understanding of the unique and resilient spirit of Aotearoa's history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ko-taranaki-te-maunga-by-rachel-buchanan-9781988545288","title":"Ko Taranaki Te Maunga","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eParihaka was a place and an event that could be lost and found, over and over. It moved into view, then disappeared, just like the mountain.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1881, over 1,500 colonial troops invaded the village of Parihaka near the Taranaki coast. Many people were expelled, buildings destroyed, and chiefs Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kakahi were jailed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this BWB Text, Rachel Buchanan tells her own, deeply personal story of Parihaka. Beginning with the death of her father, a man with affiliations to many of Taranaki's eight iwi, she describes her connection to Taranaki, the land and mountain; and the impact of confiscation. Buchanan discusses the apologies and settlements that have taken place since \u003cem\u003ete pahuatanga\u003c\/em\u003e, the invasion of Parihaka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844303737068,"sku":"9781988545288","price":17.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/bfcf43dca1c83cde716801a9ff1048be.jpg?v=1758835953"},{"product_id":"te-motunui-epa-by-rachel-buchanan-9781990046582","title":"Te Motunui Epa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a story about the power of art to help us find a way through the darkness. It is about how art can bring out the best in us, and the worst. The artworks in question are five wooden panels carved in the late 1700s by relatives in Taranaki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCommissioned, created, mounted, dismantled, hidden, found, sold, smuggled, on-sold, advertised for auction, withdrawn from auction, touched, judged, debated, locked up, hidden, found, re-sold, returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning book examines how five interconnected archival records, \u003cem\u003eTe Motunui Epa\u003c\/em\u003e, have journeyed across the world and changed international law, practices and understanding on the protection and repatriation of stolen cultural treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy placing these taonga\/tupuna at the centre of the story, Rachel Buchanan (Taranaki, Te Atiawa) presents a narrative, richly illustrated, that provides a fascinating and rare account of art, ancestors, and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854027870444,"sku":"9781990046582","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/01d76f2ba7da19a531aabb9e0f3bd592.jpg?v=1759271215"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/rachel-buchanan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}