M¿ori Place Names

Fourth Auflage
ISBN: 978-0-947506-08-7
Verlag: Oratia Media

Buch, Englisch, 152 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 209 g

Pronounce and understand M?ori place names with the new fourth edition of A.W. Reed’s classic guide to meanings and origins of names across New Zealand. From Ahaura to Whitianga, this handily sized book is the definitive guide to the most common and notable M?ori names on our land.

Why do Whangarei, Tauranga, Motueka and Timaru have the names they do? Why all the fuss about the spelling of Whanganui and Rimutaka? What are the original names for Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin? M?ori Place Names gives concise and clear answers, as well as taking in curiosities like one of the world’s longest place names—Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.

The new M?ori Place Names includes maps on the inside covers showing principal names, and also reproduces the illustrations from the original 1950 edition by renowned artist James Berry. For bookshelf, glove box or backpack, this is a must.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Reed, A. W.

Dowling, Peter

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Geographie: Allgemeines, Karten & Atlanten
• Sozialwissenschaften Sport | Tourismus | Freizeit Tourismus & Reise Reise & Urlaub: Führer, Landkarten, Pläne

Über Autor(innen)

A.W. Reed (1908–1979) was one of New Zealand’s most influential writers and publishers. He helped build A.H. & A.W. Reed into the country’s leading publisher by the mid-twentieth century, and authored more than 200 books. His works on M?ori and Aboriginal mythology and language remain in print and appreciated by readers around the world.