"Maori Folk-Tales of the Port Hills, Canterbury, New Zealand" by James Cowan, presents a vivid exploration of Maori legends tied to the landscapes of the Port Hills, blending historical accounts with the region's natural beauty. The book captures the intersection of geological history and Maori traditions, using the knowledge of local figure Hone Taare Tikao to connect the past with the present. Cowan pays tribute to indigenous contributions and the importance of preserving their stories, painting a rich picture of the area's historical depth and cultural heritage through tales that intertwine nature, history, and spirituality.
Maori folk-tales of the Port Hills, Canterbury, New Zealand
By James Cowan
Discover the mystical link between the ancient volcanic landscape and the captivating Maori legends of New Zealand's Port Hills.
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About the AuthorJames Cowan was a New Zealand non-fiction author, noted for his books on colonial history and Māori ethnography. A fluent Māori speaker, he interviewed many veterans of the New Zealand Wars. His book The New Zealand Wars: A History of the Māori Campaigns and the Pioneering Period (1922–23) is his best known work.
James Cowan was a New Zealand non-fiction author, noted for his books on colonial history and Māori ethnography. A fluent Māori speaker, he interviewed many veterans of the New Zealand Wars. His book The New Zealand Wars: A History of the Māori Campaigns and the Pioneering Period (1922–23) is his best known work.
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