Author: Sir George Grey
Title: Polynesian Mythology and Ancient Traditional History of the New Zealand Race
Description: Auckland, H. Brett, 1885. Cloth. The second edition of this important volume of Maori mythology, an illustrated work by the Prime Minister of New Zealand, George Grey. The second edition. In English and Maori.A fascinating account of the mythology and ancient tradition of New Zealand, providing an insight into Maori culture. This volume collects together various tales of Maori mythology, one of the first times any Maori tradition had been translated into English. Illustrated with an engraved title, and eleven plates. Collated, complete. By George Green, an explorer and Prime Minister of New Zealand. Grey was the most influential figure in the country during the European settlement of New Zealand. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Light rubbing to the spine. A few light marks to the cloth. Spots to the fore edge. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned with scattered spots. Tidemark to the first and last few pages. Light edge wear to a few pages. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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