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Maori Place Names: Their Meanings and Origins

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Maori Place Names: Their Meanings and Origins
Authors and Contributors      By (author) A. W. Reed
Revised by Peter Dowling
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:152
Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 148
Category/GenreLanguage - reference and general
World atlases and world maps
Travel
ISBN/Barcode 9780947506087
ClassificationsDewey:919.3003
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Edition 4th Revised edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Oratia Media
Imprint Oratia Books
Publication Date 27 June 2016
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

Pronounce and understand Maori place names with the new fourth edition of Reeds classic guide to meanings and origins of names across New Zealand. Updated and with maps showing principal names, the new Maori Place Names also reproduces the beautiful illustrations from the original 1950 edition.

Author Biography

A.W. Reed (19081979) was one of New Zealands most influential writers and publishers. He helped build A.H. & A.W. Reed into the countrys leading publisher by the mid-twentieth century, and authored more than 200 books. His works on Maori mythology have served New Zealanders for several generations.