Captain James Cook on the natives of Poverty Bay

“Monday 9th October [1769. At Poverty Bay, North Island, New Zealand]. Gentle breezes and Clear Weather. P.M. stood into the Bay and Anchored on the North-East side before the Entrance of a small River,* (* Tauranga nui. The township of Gisborne is now situated on its eastern bank.) in 10 fathoms, a fine sandy bottom. [...] http://bit.ly/4PO3uB