Book Description

This lexicon is a comprehensive guide to the Maori language of New Zealand, and includes a wealth of information on its vocabulary, grammar, and history. With over 700 pages of entries, the book covers everything from common words and phrases to rare and archaic terms. The author, William Colenso, was a prominent missionary and scholar who spent many years studying and documenting the Maori language and culture. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and language of New Zealand. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.