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Grave of James K. Baxter

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Jacquie Baxter (wife) and Stephanie Baxter (granddaughter) at the unveiling of the gravestone of James K. Baxter at Jerusalem on the banks of the Whanganui River. Baxter died on 22 October 1972 and this stone was unveiled a year later.

James K. Baxter in 1971

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James K. Baxter in March 1971.

James K. Baxter

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Acknowledged as New Zealand’s most accomplished poet, Baxter is also well-known for his wild lifestyle and the religious community he established on the banks of the Whanganui River.

Archibald Baxter's 'We will not cease' cover

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Cover of We will not cease: the autobiography of a conscientious objector by Archibald Baxter

First published in 1939 by Victor Gollanez, this 1968 edition is by Caxton Press, and it includes an additional foreword by the author.

See the full text on the NZ Electronic Text Centre website.

Poetry and drama - New Zealand literature

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Poetry

The forties and fifties were favourable times for poets and poetry, and lively communities of poets sprang up in the main centres, particularly Wellington and Auckland. Debate about the nature of poetry led to some heated exchanges.

James K. Baxter

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Fictional writing - New Zealand literature

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NZHistory.net.nz, New Zealand history online - james k baxter

Grave of James K. Baxter

James K. Baxter in 1971

James K. Baxter

Archibald Baxter's 'We will not cease' cover

Poetry and drama - New Zealand literature

Poetry

James K. Baxter

Fictional writing - New Zealand literature

The novel and the short story