My Kotuku of the South Seas


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My Kotuku of the South Seas' depicts a simple life in a much simpler time. Helen's memoir is rich in her descriptions of friendship, harmony and love. She weaves a simple tapestry of the life of her family as they follow their dreams and aspirations.




Legends of the South Sea


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The prose is divided into four classes consisting of myths, of very ancient origin; legends, of regional origin; traditional, of local origin and political; and folk-tale; of local origin and not political.




Mines Statement


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Discovery


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The Dictionary of New Zealand English


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The Dictionary of New Zealand English provides a unique historical record of New Zealand words and phrases, from their earliest use to the present day. The 6,000 main headword entries and 9,300 separate sub-entries provide fascinating insights into New Zealand's diverse linguistic heritage. The definitions are illustrated by 47,000 select quotations arranged in chronological order from the earliest to the latest. The origin of each headword is discussed. The Dictionary of New Zealand English is an essential reference for those interested in New Zealand society, history and culture, and makes an invaluable contribution to the study of the English language worldwide.







Asian and African Studies


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Discovery


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