1832. G. Bennett, in Lambert's `Genus Pinus,' vol. ii. p. 190:
"This is an unpublished species of <i>Podocarpus</i>, called Totara by the natives. . . . The value placed on this tree by the natives is sometimes the occasion of quarrels, terminating in bloodshed, if it is cut down by any except the party by whom it is claimed. . . It is not unusual for the trees to descend from father to son."
1840. J. S. Polack, `Manners and Customs of New Zealanders,' vol. i. p. 227:
"The totarra or red-pine."
1845. E. J. Wakefield, `Adventures in New Zealand,' vol. i. p. 221:
"The totara is one of the finest trees in the forest, and is the principal wood used by the natives, whether for canoes, houses, or fencing."
1854. W. Golder, `Pigeons' Parliament,' [Notes] p. 80:
"The place received its name from a number of large totara trees."
1867. F. Hochstetter, `New Zealand,' p. 134:
"Totara (<i>Podocarpus totara</i>) and Matai (<i>Podocarpus spicata</i>) are large and beautiful trees found in every forest."