The Maori History and Legends of the Waitakere Ranges

Language: English

Published by Lodestar Press, Auckland, NZ, 1979

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The Maori History and Legends of the Waitakere Ranges. By John T Diamond and Bruce W Hayward with illustrations by Melville Diamond. Publisher: Lodestar Press, Auckland, 1979. First Edition. VERY SCARCE. Very good softback. Stapled booklet, binding tight. Some minor marks. No inscriptions. Some light creasing to covers and pages, scattered light foxing, slight fading to spine. 48 pages, b&w illustrations, maps. 2 page spread map in middle of book. This book examines the early history of the Waitakere Ranges, including archaeological sites, Maori folktales, legends and mythology. Traditional Maori history of the Waitakere Ranges (Early inhabitants (Pre-1400 AD) ; Origin of the Kawerau tribe (1400-1600 AD ; Maki and his wars (1600-1650 AD) ; Kawharu's conquests (1700 AD) ; Kiwi Tamaki's defeat (1750 AD) ; Ngapuhi raids (1800-1826 AD) ; European times (1835 onwards) -- Vegetation of the Waitakere Ranges in pre-European times -- Maori tracks -- Archaeological sites (Pits ; Pa sites ; Middens ; Stone walls ; Cultivation sites ; Lookouts ; Caves and rock shelters ; What archaeological sites tell us). Folktales and legends of the Maori in the Waitakere Ranges (The Turehu or faity folk ; Mythical creatures ; Paikea ; Kaiwhare ; Ureia ; Mokoroa, the Waitakere dragon ; Tane ; Tangaroa's handiwork ; The playful Hauauru ; Hauauru and Wairaka ; Oratia ; The Turehu wars ; Panuku and Nihotupu ; Kaingamaturi (Karamatura) ; Tikinui, O'Neill Bay ; Omanawanui ; Karekare's loss ; Te ahua Point ; The legend of Erangi ; Te Wahangu (Te Waha)) -- Maori place names. ALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. All books are sent with free courier postage within New Zealand.

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Title
The Maori History and Legends of the Waitakere Ranges
Author
John T Diamond and Bruce W Hayward
Publisher
Lodestar Press, Auckland, NZ
Publication year
1979
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition
Printing
1st Printing
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