03.10.2020

Continuation. First part published in issue #101  (https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/121668341/celebrating-russias-forgotten-expedition) The Maori proved themselves veteran hagglers, the first sight of an axe producing great excitement amongst them. Following Cook’s example, seeds were exchanged, the Maori given turnip, swede, carrot, pumpkin, broad bean and peas to plant. In return the Russians took flax seed which Bellingshausen promised to […]