In Search of the Castaways Book Three Chapter V - Cannibals

In which the stranded travellers, forced to abandon their vessel, prepare a precarious raft to reach the shores of New Zealand amidst grave concerns about the land’s reputedly formidable inhabitants. A learned discussion ensues on the customs and causes of Maori cannibalism, imparting a sombre reflection on the harsh realities faced in this remote and untamed part of the world.