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Māori bird lore: An introduction - Softcover

Riley, Murdoch

 
9780854671007: Māori bird lore: An introduction
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0854671005 ISBN 13: 9780854671007
Publisher: Viking Sevenseas, 2001

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Synopsis

By Murdoch Riley (B100) ISBN 9780854671007 BOOK TYPE: Hardback DIMENSIONS: 250mm X 315mm PAGES: 216 Colour illustrations by Keulemans. Absolutely beautiful coloured illustrations by Keulemans. This is a ABC of New Zealand Birds. Starting with the Albatross, Bellbird, Cuckoo, Dotterell,Duck Falcon,Fantail,Fernbird,Godwit,Gu­ll,Harrier,Heron,Huia,Kaka, Kakapo,Kea,Kereru,Kingfisher,Kiwi­,Kokak, Morepork,Owl, Parakeet,Pipit, Pukeko,Quail,Rail,Rifleman, Robin,Saddleback,Shag,Silvereye, Stitchbird,Takahe,Tomtit,Tui,Warb­ler, Weka and a Whitehead. Myths and traditions, some coming from legendary Hawaiki. Outlines the spiritual significance to the Māori of various birds; their economic value for their flesh, feathers, oil, bones and skins, and the rituals deemed necessary to capture them. The ability of certain birds to predict future happenings is yet another fascinating subject covered.

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Publisher
Viking Sevenseas
Publication date
2001
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0854671005
ISBN 13 
9780854671007
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
216

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