Author: Alan Clarke
Publisher: Raupo
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
A comprehensvie and unique natural history. The Great Sacred Forest of Tane explains in stunning detail the origin and possible uses of New Zealand's native flora, tracing its evolution back to before early human habitation. As well as a botanical study of a variety of plants - trees, shrubs, ferns, herbs and fungi - it is a fascinating commentary on teh dietary, economic, medicinal and decorative uses of each. This book weaves a compelling story of Maori mythology and genesis, outlining the profound importance the natural environment has played in the progression of Aotearoa's cultural life and custom - and indeed, identity in the world. The result of a life's labour of love, The Great Sacred Forest of Tane will enthrall and capture the mind of anyone interested in New Zealand's primordial past.
The Great Sacred Forest of Tane
Author: Alan Clarke
Publisher: Raupo
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
A comprehensvie and unique natural history. The Great Sacred Forest of Tane explains in stunning detail the origin and possible uses of New Zealand's native flora, tracing its evolution back to before early human habitation. As well as a botanical study of a variety of plants - trees, shrubs, ferns, herbs and fungi - it is a fascinating commentary on teh dietary, economic, medicinal and decorative uses of each. This book weaves a compelling story of Maori mythology and genesis, outlining the profound importance the natural environment has played in the progression of Aotearoa's cultural life and custom - and indeed, identity in the world. The result of a life's labour of love, The Great Sacred Forest of Tane will enthrall and capture the mind of anyone interested in New Zealand's primordial past.
Publisher: Raupo
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
A comprehensvie and unique natural history. The Great Sacred Forest of Tane explains in stunning detail the origin and possible uses of New Zealand's native flora, tracing its evolution back to before early human habitation. As well as a botanical study of a variety of plants - trees, shrubs, ferns, herbs and fungi - it is a fascinating commentary on teh dietary, economic, medicinal and decorative uses of each. This book weaves a compelling story of Maori mythology and genesis, outlining the profound importance the natural environment has played in the progression of Aotearoa's cultural life and custom - and indeed, identity in the world. The result of a life's labour of love, The Great Sacred Forest of Tane will enthrall and capture the mind of anyone interested in New Zealand's primordial past.
The Great Sacred Forest of Tane
Author: Alan Clarke
Publisher: Raupo
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
A comprehensvie and unique natural history. The Great Sacred Forest of Tane explains in stunning detail the origin and possible uses of New Zealand's native flora, tracing its evolution back to before early human habitation. As well as a botanical study of a variety of plants - trees, shrubs, ferns, herbs and fungi - it is a fascinating commentary on teh dietary, economic, medicinal and decorative uses of each. This book weaves a compelling story of Maori mythology and genesis, outlining the profound importance the natural environment has played in the progression of Aotearoa's cultural life and custom - and indeed, identity in the world. The result of a life's labour of love, The Great Sacred Forest of Tane will enthrall and capture the mind of anyone interested in New Zealand's primordial past.
Publisher: Raupo
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
A comprehensvie and unique natural history. The Great Sacred Forest of Tane explains in stunning detail the origin and possible uses of New Zealand's native flora, tracing its evolution back to before early human habitation. As well as a botanical study of a variety of plants - trees, shrubs, ferns, herbs and fungi - it is a fascinating commentary on teh dietary, economic, medicinal and decorative uses of each. This book weaves a compelling story of Maori mythology and genesis, outlining the profound importance the natural environment has played in the progression of Aotearoa's cultural life and custom - and indeed, identity in the world. The result of a life's labour of love, The Great Sacred Forest of Tane will enthrall and capture the mind of anyone interested in New Zealand's primordial past.
The Journal of the Polynesian Society
Author: Polynesian Society (N.Z.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Polynesia
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Vols. for 1892-1941 contain the transactions and proceedings of the society.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Polynesia
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Vols. for 1892-1941 contain the transactions and proceedings of the society.
The Five Acre Forest
Author: Trish Nicholson
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1800466668
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
In transit from the globe-trotting life of an aid worker, Trish Nicholson came upon an eroded dune beside a lake in New Zealand’s far north and felt a strange attachment.
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1800466668
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
In transit from the globe-trotting life of an aid worker, Trish Nicholson came upon an eroded dune beside a lake in New Zealand’s far north and felt a strange attachment.
Transactions and Proceedings
Author: Royal Society of New Zealand
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 710
Book Description
Includes proceedings of member institutes of the Society and of the Society's Science Congress.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 710
Book Description
Includes proceedings of member institutes of the Society and of the Society's Science Congress.
The Art Workmanship of the Maori Race in New Zealand
Author: Augustus Hamilton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Māori (New Zealand people)
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Māori (New Zealand people)
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
The Garden of Tane
Author: Mona Gordon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
The Old-Time Maori
Author: Makereti Papakura
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1446546624
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
This vintage book contains a fascinating and insightful account of the 'old-time' Maori of New Zealand, written by Makereti, the sometime chieftainess of the Arawa Tribe of the Maori of New Zealand. This text will appeal to anyone with an interest in the Maori of New Zealand or in the life and mind of Maggie Papakura, and it would make for a great addition to any bookshelf. The chapters of this book include: Social Organization and Relationship Terms, Marriage, Children, Food, Fire, Houses, Weapons, Full Description of the Photographs, and Principal Genealogies. We are republishing this antiquarian book now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1446546624
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
This vintage book contains a fascinating and insightful account of the 'old-time' Maori of New Zealand, written by Makereti, the sometime chieftainess of the Arawa Tribe of the Maori of New Zealand. This text will appeal to anyone with an interest in the Maori of New Zealand or in the life and mind of Maggie Papakura, and it would make for a great addition to any bookshelf. The chapters of this book include: Social Organization and Relationship Terms, Marriage, Children, Food, Fire, Houses, Weapons, Full Description of the Photographs, and Principal Genealogies. We are republishing this antiquarian book now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
Primitive Economics of the New Zealand Maori (Routledge Revivals)
Author: Raymond Firth
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136505369
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 551
Book Description
First published in 1929, Raymond Firth’s original and insightful study offers an incredibly detailed account of the social and economic organisation of the Maori people before their contact with Western civilisation. Bridging the gap between anthropology and economics, the work covers the class structure, land system, industry, methods of co-operative labour, exchange and distribution, and the psychological foundations of Maori society. This reissue will be welcomed by all students of anthropology and anyone interested the history of the Maori people.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136505369
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 551
Book Description
First published in 1929, Raymond Firth’s original and insightful study offers an incredibly detailed account of the social and economic organisation of the Maori people before their contact with Western civilisation. Bridging the gap between anthropology and economics, the work covers the class structure, land system, industry, methods of co-operative labour, exchange and distribution, and the psychological foundations of Maori society. This reissue will be welcomed by all students of anthropology and anyone interested the history of the Maori people.
Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 776
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 776
Book Description