Maori Myths & Legendary Tales was first published in 1946 as Myths and Legends of Maoriland, and subsequently reprinted four times before the second edition was

Excerpt from Maori Tales and Legends: Collected and Retold From a vast mass Of legendary tales, rich in variants, and recorded Often in a fragmentary manner, I

Preface: THE following tales are an outcome of a long residence in New Zealand, and of many opportunities whilst travelling amongst the Maoris of becoming acqua

Excerpt from Maori Tales and Legends: Collected and Retold The following tales are an outcome of a long residence in New Zealand, and of many opportunities whil

The Maori have a rich and colourful tradition of myth and legend - many of their most important and popular tales are retold in this classic, bestselling book.