Te Ika a Maui


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Te Ika a Maui


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Te Ika a Maui, or, New Zealand and its inhabitants : illustrating the origin, manners, customs, mythology, religion, rites, songs, proverbs, fables, and language of the natives ; together with the geology, natural history, productions, and climate of the country, its state as regards Christianity, sketches of the principal chiefs, and their present position


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Te Ika a Maui, Or New Zealand and Its Inhabitants, Illustrating the Origin, Manners, Customs, Mythology, Religion, Rites, Songs, Proverbs, Fables, and Language of the Natives. Together with the Geology, Natural History, Productions, and Climate of the Country ; Its State as Regards Christianity ; Sketches of the Principal Chiefs, and Their Present Position ; with a Map, and Numerous Illustrations. By the Rev. Richard Taylor, M.A., F.G.S., Many Years a Missionary in New Zealand


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Te Ika a Maui


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A detailed description of Maori mythology and culture with a discussion of the natural history and geology of New Zealand.