Sparrow C. J. 1965. The growth and status of the Phormium tenax industry of New Zealand. Economic Geography 41(4): 331-345
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Well researched survey of growth and contemporary (1960.s) status of flax industry. Sections include plant description - distribution (Figs.) - first accounts - pre-Colonial period of exploitation - Māori preparation and uses (good section) - European development of industry (discusses external events affecting industry) - economics of 1960s industry. References.
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The growth and status of the Phormium tenax industry of New Zealand
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