CHAPTER II

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THE ENTERPRISE (1813-1815).

Conditions more favourable--Preliminary voyage of _Active_--"Noah's Ark"--Arrival of mission in New Zealand--Interview with Whangaroans-- "Rangihoo"--Landing of Marsden, &c.--Preparation for service-- Christmas Day, 1814--Marsden's narrative--Planting of settlement-- Gathering timber--Ruatara's illness and death--His work.

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