{"product_id":"m-257-ori-place-names-paperback","title":"M\u0026#257;ori Place Names - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eA. W. Reed\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePeter Dowling\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePronounce and understand Māori 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 Māori names on our land. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhy 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? \u003ci\u003eMāori Place Names\u003c\/i\u003e gives concise and clear answers, as well as taking in curiosities like one of the world's longest place names--Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe new \u003ci\u003eMāori Place Names\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA.W. Reed (1908-1979) was one of New Zealand's most influential writers and publishers. He helped build A.H. \u0026amp; A.W. Reed into the country's leading publisher, and authored more than 200 books. His works on Māori mythology have served New Zealanders for several generations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 154\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.2 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 24, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750148473120,"sku":"9780947506087","price":28.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5def008400d6ef45e1e4294c4ed79415.webp?v=1779944316","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/m-257-ori-place-names-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}