https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/greenstone-door--6974732http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm... is worth remembering that this book was published in 1914 and holds value as an artifact of the Pakeha(1) desire to justify their place in New Zealand and to mythologize the wars for New Zealand. In reality the conflict was ‘brutal, bloody and calculated’ (RNZ). The invasion of the Waikato between 1863 and 1864 is the biggest campaign of the New Zealand wars and marks a titanic struggle as to who will own and control New Zealand itself, conflict between Maori defending what was rightfully theirs and the imperial might of Great Britain. The outcome of the war was the confiscation of 12,000 square km2 of Waikato lands. The repercussions of this have reverberated throughout New Zealand history and “leaves the King Movement tribes with a legacy of poverty and bitterness that was partly assuaged in 1995 when the government conceded that the 1863 invasion and confiscation was wrongful and apologised for its actions”. The Waikato-Tainui tribe accepted compensation in the form of cash and some government-controlled lands totalling about $171 million – about 1 percent of the value of the lands confiscated in 1863. Queen Elizabeth II personally signed the Waikato Raupatu Claims Settlement Act 1995. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/..., real atrocities were committed in one of the battles depicted in 'The Greenstone Door' at Rangiaowhia, quite apart from the bloodiness of warfare. This was a negotiated 'safe harbour' for non-combatants and people came to Rangiaowhia seeking refuge. The army attacked and killed unarmed men, women and children, both by gunfire and torching a building that they were sheltering in. 'The Greenstone Door' alludes to this torched building but never acknowledges that it was likely a church and housed women and children. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/... enjoy this story, as you will, keeping in mind that it is fiction and offers a highly biased Pakeha view of the reasons for and justification of war.For anyone wanting to know more about this history, I recommend Dr Vincent O’Malley’s book ‘The Great War for New Zealand: Waikato 1800-2000’. RNZ also have an excellent program on this subject entitled ‘NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui’ available on YouTube.1. Pakeha – White New Zealander – usually of British extraction.]]>enBooksCopyright Action and Adventure Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3eee87fa5b1cbb510e3d75b68fc9d0b5.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/greenstone-door--6974732Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:30:20 +0000William SatchellAction and Adventure Genrespreaker35@podcastlibrary.orgThe Greenstone Door is a historical novel, set between 1830-1860’s New Zealand. The main character, Cedric Tregarthen, is remembering his past, telling the story both from his vantage point as an old man remembering, and as a young man experiencing...http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm... is worth remembering that this book was published in 1914 and holds value as an artifact of the Pakeha(1) desire to justify their place in New Zealand and to mythologize the wars for New Zealand. In reality the conflict was ‘brutal, bloody and calculated’ (RNZ). The invasion of the Waikato between 1863 and 1864 is the biggest campaign of the New Zealand wars and marks a titanic struggle as to who will own and control New Zealand itself, conflict between Maori defending what was rightfully theirs and the imperial might of Great Britain. The outcome of the war was the confiscation of 12,000 square km2 of Waikato lands. The repercussions of this have reverberated throughout New Zealand history and “leaves the King Movement tribes with a legacy of poverty and bitterness that was partly assuaged in 1995 when the government conceded that the 1863 invasion and confiscation was wrongful and apologised for its actions”. The Waikato-Tainui tribe accepted compensation in the form of cash and some government-controlled lands totalling about $171 million – about 1 percent of the value of the lands confiscated in 1863. Queen Elizabeth II personally signed the Waikato Raupatu Claims Settlement Act 1995. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/..., real atrocities were committed in one of the battles depicted in 'The Greenstone Door' at Rangiaowhia, quite apart from the bloodiness of warfare. This was a negotiated 'safe harbour' for non-combatants and people came to Rangiaowhia seeking refuge. The army attacked and killed unarmed men, women and children, both by gunfire and torching a building that they were sheltering in. 'The Greenstone Door' alludes to this torched building but never acknowledges that it was likely a church and housed women and children. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/... enjoy this story, as you will, keeping in mind that it is fiction and offers a highly biased Pakeha view of the reasons for and justification of war.For anyone wanting to know more about this history, I recommend Dr Vincent O’Malley’s book ‘The Great War for New Zealand: Waikato 1800-2000’. RNZ also have an excellent program on this subject entitled ‘NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui’ available on YouTube.1. Pakeha – White New Zealander – usually of British extraction.]]>false7908f30f-f68b-53b8-9bde-fbe6ca0566ebepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shoemaker-s-holiday-thomas-dekker--74438933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74438933Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:10 +0000William Satchell"Shoemaker's Holiday" by Thomas Dekker invites listeners into a world where craftsmanship and love intertwine, highlighting the life of a shoemaker who finds joy and fulfillment in his trade. This timeless tale explores themes of ambition, the value...8300falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recollections-of-life-in-ohio-from-1813-1840-william-cooper-howells--74381098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74381098Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:41 +0000William Satchell"Recollections of Life in Ohio, from 1813-1840" by William Cooper Howells offers a vivid glimpse into the early years of Ohio, capturing the essence of life during a transformative period in American history. Through personal reflections, Howells...23691falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-sex-necessary-or-why-you-feel-the-way-you-do-james-thurber-e-b-white--74304174https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74304174Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:03:59 +0000William Satchell"Is Sex Necessary or Why You Feel The Way You Do" by James Thurber and E. B. White delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships with a blend of humor and insight. This thought-provoking work explores the motivations behind our...8303falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/foxe-s-book-of-martyrs-vol-2-lives-and-deaths-of-early-christian-and-protestant-martyrs-forbush-foxe--74195536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74195536Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:04:42 +0000William Satchell"Foxe's Book of Martyrs Vol 2" delves into the lives and deaths of early Christian and Protestant martyrs, chronicling their profound sacrifices in the name of faith. This compelling narrative not only preserves their stories but also highlights the...34318falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diatessaron-a-harmony-of-the-four-gospels-tatian--74128831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74128831Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:04:50 +0000William Satchell"Diatessaron: A Harmony of the Four Gospels" by Tatian presents a unique synthesis of the four canonical Gospels, weaving together the teachings and narratives of Jesus into a single, cohesive account. This work not only reflects the early Christian...23473falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/traveller-s-narrative-written-to-illustrate-the-episode-of-the-bab-abdu-l-baha-abbas--74083550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74083550Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:04:21 +0000William SatchellTraveller’s Narrative Written to Illustrate the Episode of the Bábi-Abdu’l-Bahá ‘Abbás is a profound exploration of faith and the historical context surrounding the Bábi and Bahá'í movements. This narrative not only sheds light on pivotal moments in...18082falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prisoner-of-morro-upton-sinclair--74027451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74027451Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:04:20 +0000William Satchell"Prisoner of Morro-Upton Sinclair" is a compelling exploration of human resilience and the struggle for justice in the face of oppression. Sinclair's narrative delves into the themes of confinement and the quest for freedom, making it a poignant...19816falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-dough-and-the-cherub-l-frank-baum--73973081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73973081Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:05:08 +0000William Satchell"John Dough and the Cherub" by L. Frank Baum is a whimsical tale that invites listeners into a fantastical world filled with adventure and the exploration of identity. As the story unfolds, it captures the essence of curiosity and the quest for...16058falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/court-and-character-of-king-james-with-the-court-of-king-charles-anthony-weldon--73915684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73915684Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:04:09 +0000William Satchell"Court and Character of King James, with the Court of King Charles" by Anthony Weldon offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and personalities of two pivotal monarchs in British history. This work delves into the intricacies of their courts,...13512falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/h-m-s-pinafore-or-the-lass-that-loved-a-sailor-w-s-gilbert--73856971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73856971Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:04:31 +0000William SatchellH.M.S. Pinafore; Or, The Lass That Loved A Sailor by W. S. Gilbert is a delightful operetta that explores themes of love and social class through the humorous lens of naval life. With its catchy tunes and witty dialogue, the story captures the...3773falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lear-of-the-steppes-etc-ivan-turgenev--73792280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73792280Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:02:02 +0000William Satchell"Lear of the Steppes" by Ivan Turgenev is a poignant exploration of the human condition, reflecting on themes of loss, identity, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Through the lens of its characters, Turgenev delves into the...26204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/somme-battle-stories-alec-john-dawson--73760260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73760260Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:01:59 +0000William Satchell"Somme Battle Stories" by Alec John Dawson offers a poignant exploration of the experiences and narratives surrounding one of World War I's most significant battles. This audiobook delves into the harrowing tales of soldiers, capturing their bravery,...11017falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-years-of-my-life-1894-1899-alfred-dreyfus--73732379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73732379Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:01:51 +0000William Satchell"Five Years of My Life 1894-1899" by Alfred Dreyfus offers a poignant glimpse into a tumultuous period marked by injustice and personal struggle. Through Dreyfus's own reflections, listeners are drawn into the heart of a scandal that not only...22469falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/frithiof-saga-ferdinand-schmidt--73710295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73710295Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:02:06 +0000William SatchellFrithiof Saga, penned by Ferdinand Schmidt, is a timeless tale that weaves together themes of heroism, love, and the quest for honor. This epic narrative draws on Norse mythology to explore the trials faced by its protagonist, Frithiof, as he...7981falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/foxe-s-book-of-martyrs-vol-2-lives-and-deaths-of-early-christian-and-protestant-martyrs-forbush-foxe--73691543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73691543Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:02:06 +0000William Satchell"Foxe's Book of Martyrs Vol 2" delves into the lives and deaths of early Christian and Protestant martyrs, chronicling their unwavering faith in the face of persecution. This compelling account not only highlights the sacrifices made by these...34318falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/germania-publius-cornelius-tacitus--73668724https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73668724Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:02:08 +0000William SatchellGermania by Publius Cornelius Tacitus is a seminal work that provides a detailed account of the customs, geography, and tribes of ancient Germany as observed by the Roman historian. This text remains a crucial resource for understanding the dynamics...4195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/frankenstein-or-the-modern-prometheus-edition-1831-mary-wollstonecraft-shelley--73647303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73647303Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:02:06 +0000William Satchell"Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus (Edition 1831)" by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley delves into the profound consequences of man's quest for knowledge and the ethical dilemmas that arise from playing God. This timeless tale explores themes of...31500falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ideala-sarah-grand--73616300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73616300Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:14:16 +0000William Satchell"Ideala" by Sarah Grand explores the complexities of female identity and societal expectations in a rapidly changing world. This thought-provoking narrative delves into the struggles women face as they seek autonomy and fulfillment, making it a...25870falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dramatic-reading-scene-and-story-collection-volume-005-various--73582271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73582271Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:08:43 +0000William Satchell"Dramatic Reading Scene and Story Collection, Volume 005-Various" offers a captivating array of dramatic readings that bring to life diverse scenes and stories. This collection showcases the power of storytelling, inviting listeners to immerse...21739falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/men-of-iron-version-2-dramatic-reading-howard-pyle--73548756https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73548756Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:49:29 +0000William Satchell"Men of Iron" by Howard Pyle is a captivating tale that transports listeners to the chivalric world of knights and honor. This dramatic reading brings to life the timeless themes of bravery, loyalty, and the quest for personal integrity, making it a...29592falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dramatic-reading-scene-and-story-collection-volume-005-various--73271984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73271984Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:24 +0000William Satchell"Dramatic Reading Scene and Story Collection, Volume 005" by Various invites listeners into a rich tapestry of storytelling through its carefully curated scenes and narratives. This collection showcases the power of dramatic reading, bringing to life...21739falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/greenstone-door-william-satchell-part-2--71525236http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-SteNove-t1-body-d2-d8.html)It is worth remembering that this book was published in 1914 and holds value as an artifact of the Pakeha(1) desire to justify their place in New Zealand and to mythologize the wars for New Zealand. In reality the conflict was ‘brutal, bloody and calculated’ (RNZ). The invasion of the Waikato between 1863 and 1864 is the biggest campaign of the New Zealand wars and marks a titanic struggle as to who will own and control New Zealand itself, conflict between Maori defending what was rightfully theirs and the imperial might of Great Britain. The outcome of the war was the confiscation of 12,000 square km2 of Waikato lands. The repercussions of this have reverberated throughout New Zealand history and “leaves the King Movement tribes with a legacy of poverty and bitterness that was partly assuaged in 1995 when the government conceded that the 1863 invasion and confiscation was wrongful and apologised for its actions”. The Waikato-Tainui tribe accepted compensation in the form of cash and some government-controlled lands totalling about $171 million – about 1 percent of the value of the lands confiscated in 1863. Queen Elizabeth II personally signed the Waikato Raupatu Claims Settlement Act 1995. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion_of_the_Waikato).Also, real atrocities were committed in one of the battles depicted in 'The Greenstone Door' at Rangiaowhia, quite apart from the bloodiness of warfare. This was a negotiated 'safe harbour' for non-combatants and people came to Rangiaowhia seeking refuge. The army attacked and killed unarmed men, women and children, both by gunfire and torching a building that they were sheltering in. 'The Greenstone Door' alludes to this torched building but never acknowledges that it was likely a church and housed women and children. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangiaowhia)So enjoy this story, as you will, keeping in mind that it is fiction and offers a highly biased Pakeha view of the reasons for and justification of war.For anyone wanting to know more about this history, I recommend Dr Vincent O’Malley’s book ‘The Great War for New Zealand: Waikato 1800-2000’. RNZ also have an excellent program on this subject entitled ‘NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui’ available on YouTube.1. Pakeha – White New Zealander – usually of British extraction.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71525236Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:34 +0000William SatchellThe Greenstone Door is a historical novel, set between 1830-1860’s New Zealand. The main character, Cedric Tregarthen, is remembering his past, telling the story both from his vantage point as an old man remembering, and as a young man experiencing...http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-SteNove-t1-body-d2-d8.html)It is worth remembering that this book was published in 1914 and holds value as an artifact of the Pakeha(1) desire to justify their place in New Zealand and to mythologize the wars for New Zealand. In reality the conflict was ‘brutal, bloody and calculated’ (RNZ). The invasion of the Waikato between 1863 and 1864 is the biggest campaign of the New Zealand wars and marks a titanic struggle as to who will own and control New Zealand itself, conflict between Maori defending what was rightfully theirs and the imperial might of Great Britain. The outcome of the war was the confiscation of 12,000 square km2 of Waikato lands. The repercussions of this have reverberated throughout New Zealand history and “leaves the King Movement tribes with a legacy of poverty and bitterness that was partly assuaged in 1995 when the government conceded that the 1863 invasion and confiscation was wrongful and apologised for its actions”. The Waikato-Tainui tribe accepted compensation in the form of cash and some government-controlled lands totalling about $171 million – about 1 percent of the value of the lands confiscated in 1863. Queen Elizabeth II personally signed the Waikato Raupatu Claims Settlement Act 1995. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion_of_the_Waikato).Also, real atrocities were committed in one of the battles depicted in 'The Greenstone Door' at Rangiaowhia, quite apart from the bloodiness of warfare. This was a negotiated 'safe harbour' for non-combatants and people came to Rangiaowhia seeking refuge. The army attacked and killed unarmed men, women and children, both by gunfire and torching a building that they were sheltering in. 'The Greenstone Door' alludes to this torched building but never acknowledges that it was likely a church and housed women and children. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangiaowhia)So enjoy this story, as you will, keeping in mind that it is fiction and offers a highly biased Pakeha view of the reasons for and justification of war.For anyone wanting to know more about this history, I recommend Dr Vincent O’Malley’s book ‘The Great War for New Zealand: Waikato 1800-2000’. RNZ also have an excellent program on this subject entitled ‘NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui’ available on YouTube.1. Pakeha – White New Zealander – usually of British extraction.]]>18535cedric,door,greenstone,pakeha,rangiaowhia,remembering,satchell,tainui,waikato,zealandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/greenstone-door-william-satchell-part-1--71525219http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-SteNove-t1-body-d2-d8.html)It is worth remembering that this book was published in 1914 and holds value as an artifact of the Pakeha(1) desire to justify their place in New Zealand and to mythologize the wars for New Zealand. In reality the conflict was ‘brutal, bloody and calculated’ (RNZ). The invasion of the Waikato between 1863 and 1864 is the biggest campaign of the New Zealand wars and marks a titanic struggle as to who will own and control New Zealand itself, conflict between Maori defending what was rightfully theirs and the imperial might of Great Britain. The outcome of the war was the confiscation of 12,000 square km2 of Waikato lands. The repercussions of this have reverberated throughout New Zealand history and “leaves the King Movement tribes with a legacy of poverty and bitterness that was partly assuaged in 1995 when the government conceded that the 1863 invasion and confiscation was wrongful and apologised for its actions”. The Waikato-Tainui tribe accepted compensation in the form of cash and some government-controlled lands totalling about $171 million – about 1 percent of the value of the lands confiscated in 1863. Queen Elizabeth II personally signed the Waikato Raupatu Claims Settlement Act 1995. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion_of_the_Waikato).Also, real atrocities were committed in one of the battles depicted in 'The Greenstone Door' at Rangiaowhia, quite apart from the bloodiness of warfare. This was a negotiated 'safe harbour' for non-combatants and people came to Rangiaowhia seeking refuge. The army attacked and killed unarmed men, women and children, both by gunfire and torching a building that they were sheltering in. 'The Greenstone Door' alludes to this torched building but never acknowledges that it was likely a church and housed women and children. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangiaowhia)So enjoy this story, as you will, keeping in mind that it is fiction and offers a highly biased Pakeha view of the reasons for and justification of war.For anyone wanting to know more about this history, I recommend Dr Vincent O’Malley’s book ‘The Great War for New Zealand: Waikato 1800-2000’. RNZ also have an excellent program on this subject entitled ‘NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui’ available on YouTube.1. Pakeha – White New Zealander – usually of British extraction.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71525219Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:24:59 +0000William SatchellThe Greenstone Door is a historical novel, set between 1830-1860’s New Zealand. The main character, Cedric Tregarthen, is remembering his past, telling the story both from his vantage point as an old man remembering, and as a young man experiencing...http://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-SteNove-t1-body-d2-d8.html)It is worth remembering that this book was published in 1914 and holds value as an artifact of the Pakeha(1) desire to justify their place in New Zealand and to mythologize the wars for New Zealand. In reality the conflict was ‘brutal, bloody and calculated’ (RNZ). The invasion of the Waikato between 1863 and 1864 is the biggest campaign of the New Zealand wars and marks a titanic struggle as to who will own and control New Zealand itself, conflict between Maori defending what was rightfully theirs and the imperial might of Great Britain. The outcome of the war was the confiscation of 12,000 square km2 of Waikato lands. The repercussions of this have reverberated throughout New Zealand history and “leaves the King Movement tribes with a legacy of poverty and bitterness that was partly assuaged in 1995 when the government conceded that the 1863 invasion and confiscation was wrongful and apologised for its actions”. The Waikato-Tainui tribe accepted compensation in the form of cash and some government-controlled lands totalling about $171 million – about 1 percent of the value of the lands confiscated in 1863. Queen Elizabeth II personally signed the Waikato Raupatu Claims Settlement Act 1995. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasion_of_the_Waikato).Also, real atrocities were committed in one of the battles depicted in 'The Greenstone Door' at Rangiaowhia, quite apart from the bloodiness of warfare. This was a negotiated 'safe harbour' for non-combatants and people came to Rangiaowhia seeking refuge. The army attacked and killed unarmed men, women and children, both by gunfire and torching a building that they were sheltering in. 'The Greenstone Door' alludes to this torched building but never acknowledges that it was likely a church and housed women and children. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangiaowhia)So enjoy this story, as you will, keeping in mind that it is fiction and offers a highly biased Pakeha view of the reasons for and justification of war.For anyone wanting to know more about this history, I recommend Dr Vincent O’Malley’s book ‘The Great War for New Zealand: Waikato 1800-2000’. RNZ also have an excellent program on this subject entitled ‘NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui’ available on YouTube.1. Pakeha – White New Zealander – usually of British extraction.]]>35213cedric,door,greenstone,pakeha,rangiaowhia,remembering,satchell,tainui,waikato,zealandfalsefull