The Great New Zealand Myth (Books), Tauranga in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty for sale

This controversial examination of the"discovery and origin traditions of the Maori"(from the half-title) questiions the established traditions and folklore that the arrival and settlement by a Great Fleet of canoes, in the 1300s, led to the foundation of the Maori race in New Zealand. Coming at a time when this concept was already under academic challege, this important addition to the literature introduced a new level of depth and investigarion to the subject. As a result, Simmons work is a hefty volume of seven parts, eight appendices, bibliography, genealogical and names index plus general index. First edition from Reed of 1976, 504 pages,NZ map showing tribal boundaries, numerous genealogical lists. tables etc throughout. Blue hard covers with silver spine titles are G+ with wear to edges, corners, spine hinges and extremities, with tiny damage section to lower front edge adjacent spine, blue e/papers with dealer label top left FFEP and unobtrusive former owner name alongside at top edge, text block is tight in covers and its condition is excellent. This heavy book (1.1kg unpacked) would require additional postage for overseas delivery. Please contact vendor for accurate post estimates.
Author
D R Simmons
Title
The Great New Zealand Myth
Publisher name
Reed, Wellington
Shipping time
2 - 4 days
Publication year
1976
Edition
First edition
Binding type
Hard cover
Listing condition
Used
Item condition
Good
Vendor name
BOPBooks
Vendor rating
Key words
New Zealand, Maori, Exploration/settlement, Voyaging, Fokelore/traditions, Great Fleet Theory Questioned
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