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A Dictionary Of Maori Place Names by A W Reed

A Dictionary Of Maori Place Names by A W Reed

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Pronounce and understand Māori place names with the new fourth edition of A. W. Reed's classic guide to meanings and origins of names across New Zealand. From Ahaura to Whitianga, this handily sized book is the definitive guide to the most common and notable Māori names on our land. Why do Whangarei, Tauranga, Motueka and Timaru have the names they do? Why all the fuss about the spelling of Whanganui and Rimutaka? What are the original names for Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin? Māori Place Names gives concise and clear answers, as well as taking in curiosities like one of the world's longest place names--Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu. The new Māori Place Names includes maps on the inside covers showing principal names, and also reproduces the illustrations from the original 1950 edition by renowned artist James Berry. For bookshelf, glove box or backpack, this is a must.

Publisher: A. H. & A. W. Reed
Year: 1986
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780474001062
Condition: Fair
Description: Owner's Name inside. Cover creased, crack to spine.

Note: This image is from a stock photo and may differ from the actual cover.

SKU: 1592212
Location: Maori
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