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* A time-honoured and repeatedly published collection of over 20 legends from the Rotorua area * A.W. Reed is one of New Zealand's most prolific retellers of Maori stories * Fine facsimile edition of this Aotearoa classic
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The Maori have a rich and colourful tradition of myth and legend - many of their most important and popular tales are retold in this classic, bestselling book. Written with the general reader in mind, the stories range from the creation of the world and the coming of life, death ...
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"Several hundred proverbs [...] categorised under a large number of diverse headings, with translations and explanations in English"--Back cover.
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A classic edition of myths and legends, updated by leading Maori editor and writer filled with great stories that focus on spirits, monsters and human heroes
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9781877514562 |
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1 June 2013 by Oratia Media |
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General Audience |
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The first paperback edition of this classic A.W. Reed title remains true to the original vision - to create a highly accessible reference to the traditional life and customs of Maori. Taonga Tuku Iho translates to 'treasures from the past that have been handed down to us'. This s ...
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A new edition of this classic collection of Maori myths and legends. Retaining the work of illustrator Dennis Turner, the book is presented with a stunning new cover based on the Rangi & Papa mural by artist Cliff Whiting.
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The Raupo Concise Maori Dictionary is an invaluable reference work, providing an essential list of words and their equivalents in Maori and English. First published in 1948, the dictionary has been revised and updated numerous times since, giving testimony to its ongoing reliabil ...
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Maori Tales of Long Ago is a newly published facsimile edition of a classic collection of 16 stories adapted from Maori mythology for a young readership.
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Proverbs (or whakatauki) express the wisdom, wit and commonsense of the Maori people. They are of great value and inspiration to writers, story-tellers and anyone speaking in a Maori setting.
Several hundred proverbs are contained in The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs, categoris ...
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9781742532639 |
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EPUB |
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Read in Browser or Adobe Ebook Compatible Device |
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en |
| Published |
2 July 2012 by Penguin |
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General Audience |
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36
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The Reed Book of Maori Exploration is a revision of A.W. Reed's Treasury of Maori Exploration (1977). It presents Reed's lively retellings of the classic stories of waka, voyaging and discovery. The stories gathered together here are central to Maori.
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