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Maori Folk-Tales of the Port Hills, Canterbury, New Zealand

1923

James Cowan

Maori Folk-Tales of the Port Hills, Canterbury, New Zealand

Maori Folk-Tales of the Port Hills, Canterbury, New Zealand

James Cowan

1923

Published in 1923, 'Maori Folk-Tales of the Port Hills, Canterbury, New Zealand' by James Cowan is a collection of Maori legends and historical narratives centered around the Port Hills region. The book features tales narrated by Hone Taare Tikao of Ngai-Tahu, blending Maori folklore with descriptions of the local landscape and its geological history. Cowan's work emphasizes the significance of indigenous narratives and the cultural heritage of the Maori people, offering insights into their spirituality and connection to the land.

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A collection of legends and historical narratives that highlights the Maori cultural heritage linked to the Port Hills r...

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Reprint of the 1923 Whitcombe & Tombs version. A collection of Maori poetic legends and historical traditions of the Can...

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