Author: James Cowan
Title: The Maoris of New Zealand
Description: Christchurch, Whitcombe and Tombs, 1910 . First edition. Cloth. An excellent example of the first edition of James Cowan's fascinating illustrated discussion of the Maori and their history. The first edition of this work from James Cowan, a New Zealand writer known for his books on colonial history and Maori ethnographyCowan also provides a note on Maori pronunciation.This fascinating work of Maori history discusses their population, distribution of tribes, origins, social life, canoe's, tattooing, forest crafts, and folk stories.Illustrated with a frontispiece, one map, and numerous vignette photographic illustrations.The author explains that 'in this study of the Maori race, an endeavour has been made to show something of the history, religion and mythology, customs and social life and institutions of the people&apos. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail, otherwise externally excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

Keywords: James Cowan maori new zealand maori history maori Not Stated


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