Hawaiki: The Original Home Of The Maori; With A Sketch Of Polynesian History (1904)

By Stephenson Percy Smith

Book Overview

Hawaiki: The Original Home Of The Maori; With A Sketch Of Polynesian History is a historical book written by Stevenson Percy Smith and published in 1904. The book explores the origins of the Maori people, who are indigenous to New Zealand, and their ancestral homeland of Hawaiki. It also provides a comprehensive overview of Polynesian history, tracing the migration patterns and cultural practices of the Polynesian people throughout the Pacific. The book draws on a range of sources, including oral traditions, historical accounts, and archaeological evidence, to paint a vivid picture of the Maori and their cultural heritage. Hawaiki: The Original Home Of The Maori; With A Sketch Of Polynesian History is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Maori people and the wider Polynesian world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104174677
• ISBN13: 9781104174675
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"