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The Raupo Book Of Maori Proverbs

The Raupo Book Of Maori Proverbs

Te Kohikohinga Whakatauki a Raupo

by A.E. BroughamTimoti Karetu and A. W. Reed
Paperback
Publication Date: 02/07/2012

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Proverbs (or whakatauki) express the wisdom, wit and commonsense of the Maori people. They are of great value and inspiration to writers, story-tellers and anyone speaking in a Maori setting.

Several hundred proverbs are contained in The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs, categorised under a large number of diverse headings, with translations and explanations in English. This comprehensive and dependablebook serves as both a useful reference and an insight into values of the Maori.
ISBN:
9780143567912
9780143567912
Category:
Language: reference & general
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
02-07-2012
Language:
English, Maori
Publisher:
Penguin Group (NZ)
Country of origin:
New Zealand
Edition:
5th Edition
Pages:
192
Dimensions (mm):
201x130x14mm
Weight:
0.19kg
A. W. Reed

Alexander Wyclif Reed, also known as Clif Reed and A. W. Reed, (7 March 1908 – 19 October 1979) was aprolific New Zealand publisher and author.

With his uncle Alfred he established the publishing firm A. H. & A. W. Reed. As an author he was known most commonly as A. W. Reed. Reed wrote many books on topics such as myths, language and place names of both Māoriand Australian Aboriginal cultures.

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