Taonga tuku iho: An illustrated encyclopedia of traditional Māori life
$50.00
Taonga tuku iho: An illustrated encyclopedia of traditional Māori life – A.W. Reed, edited by Buddy Mikaere
This revised edition of the classic A.W. Reed title remains true to the original vision – to create a highly readable and accessible introduction to the traditional life and customs of Māori.
The text is arranged alphabetically and includes:
- Entries covering agriculture, fishing, gardening, hunting, games, building, craft, forest lore and ceremony – all the known elements of pre-European Māori life
- Explanations for myths, legends and stories of the gods
- Colour photographs of preserved Māori artefacts
- Detailed line drawings revealing domestic objects and tools
- Line illustrations depicting typical scenes from Māori life
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About the Author:
Alexander Wyclif (A.W.) Reed (1908-1979 was one of New Zealand’s most influential writers and publishers. He helped build A.H. & A.W. Reed into the country’s leading book publisher by the mid-twentieth century, and authored more than 200 books on a wide range of topics. His books of Māori, Pacific and Aboriginal language, mythology and place names remain standard refernce works to this day.
Other titles by A.W Reed available through Poi Princess include:
Taonga tuku iho: An illustrated encyclopedia of traditional Māori life
He Atua, he tangata: The world of Māori mythology
Māori myths and legendary tales
Legends of Rotorua and the hot lakes
Māori place names their meanings and origins (4th edition)
About the editor:
Buddy Mikaere (Ngāti Pukenga and Ngāti Ranginui) is a well-respected historian and has published widely in his specialist field of 19th century race relations and on Māori history in general.
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