We a good story
Quick delivery in the UK

The Ancient History of the Maori, his Mythology and Traditions

About The Ancient History of the Maori, his Mythology and Traditions

This compilation of Maori oral literature was commissioned in 1879 by the New Zealand government to help preserve indigenous traditions. The ethnographer John White (1826-91) collected the texts and provided accompanying English translations. Volume 5 (1888) contains Tainui migration narratives and describes violent events including famous intertribal wars.

Show more
  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781108039635
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 488
  • Published:
  • November 2, 2011
  • Dimensions:
  • 141x217x30 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 680 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: November 14, 2024

Description of The Ancient History of the Maori, his Mythology and Traditions

This compilation of Maori oral literature was commissioned in 1879 by the New Zealand government to help preserve indigenous traditions. The ethnographer John White (1826-91) collected the texts and provided accompanying English translations. Volume 5 (1888) contains Tainui migration narratives and describes violent events including famous intertribal wars.

User ratings of The Ancient History of the Maori, his Mythology and Traditions



Find similar books
The book The Ancient History of the Maori, his Mythology and Traditions can be found in the following categories:

Join thousands of book lovers

Sign up to our newsletter and receive discounts and inspiration for your next reading experience.