A slap on the face for pacifism
26th May 2023 - Blog
While reading about Thomas Gilbert and his refusal to serve in the Taranaki militia during the first war there in
Every now and again you need to go back and read a Trollope book or two. They are unexcelled for sharp amusement, intrigue, and just straight enjoyment, and inside the books you find things, such as New Zealand and kauri gum. Trollop also visited New Zealand in 1872 and wrote an account of his travels. You can read all about this in the attached article.
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