Maori Place Names

Their Meanings and Origins (4th Ed)

A. W. Reed, Peter Dowling

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Maori

Oratia Books
01 July 2016

Bilingual & multilingual dictionaries; Languages & ESL; Maori - Cultural Material; Maori - Grammar; Maori - Languages

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.

By: A. W. Reed
Revised by: Peter Dowling
Imprint: Oratia Books
Country of Publication: New Zealand
Edition: 4th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 256g
ISBN: 9780947506087
ISBN 10: 094750608X
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 01 July 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword to the 2016 edition 7Foreword to the 1961 edition 9Hints on pronunciation 12Key words in Maori place names 13Maori place names 15Appendix: European place names 147MapsTe Ika-a-Maui (North Island) inside front coverTe Waipounamu (South Island) inside back cover

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.