{"product_id":"traditions-and-superstitions-of-the-new-zealanders-with-illustrations-of-their-manners-and-customs-paperback-9781108039895","title":"Traditions and Superstitions of the New Zealanders; With Illustrations of their Manners and Customs (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108039895","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTraditions and Superstitions of the New Zealanders\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eWith Illustrations of their Manners and Customs\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis distinctive 1854 ethnography by a British colonial interpreter drew on his excellent relationships with Maori leaders.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eEdward Shortland (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108039895, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 15 December 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e322 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1.8 cm, 0.41 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis historical and anthropological account of the Maori of New Zealand was published in 1854 by the English physician and colonial administrator Edward Shortland (1812–93). Shortland was deeply interested in Maori culture, learned the language, and wrote ethnographic studies including The Southern Districts of New Zealand (1851) and Maori Religion and Mythology (1882), also included in this series. In various roles including 'Protector of Aborigines', he often served as interpreter, and played an active role in mediating not only between Europeans and Maori, but between different Maori factions. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Shortland's approach was to interact with the Maori rather than merely observe them. In this book, Shortland often cites named Maori individuals as his sources, which makes his treatment of topics such as tapu, land tenure and rites of passage distinctive. He also covers Maori cosmology and origin narratives, genealogies, education, proverbs, songs and spells.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Origin of the New Zealanders\u003cbr\u003e 2. Natural divisions of the New Zealanders\u003cbr\u003e 3. Genealogy of mankind\u003cbr\u003e 4. 'Atua', their nature and attributes\u003cbr\u003e 5. Explanation of the words 'Tapu' and 'Noa'\u003cbr\u003e 6. Causes of disease\u003cbr\u003e 7. Charms and spells\u003cbr\u003e 8. Education of youth\u003cbr\u003e 9. Selections from songs called 'Waiata', with translations\u003cbr\u003e 10. Oratory. 'Whakatauki', or proverbs\u003cbr\u003e 11. State of civilization of the New Zealanders when first discovered\u003cbr\u003e 12. Divisions of the New Zealanders into 'Waka', 'Iwi', and 'Hapu'\u003cbr\u003e 13. Arms\u003cbr\u003e 14. A New Zealander's will\u003cbr\u003e Appendix\u003cbr\u003e Vocabulary.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Social \u0026amp; cultural anthropology, ethnography [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Social \u0026amp; cultural anthropology, ethnography\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Social%20\u0026amp;%20cultural%20anthropology,%20ethnography%20%5BJHMC%5D%22\"\u003eJHMC\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46004972323096,"sku":"9781108039895","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108039895i_ea740cf1-608b-4d0b-bc7e-945df72f4c33.jpg?v=1696746430","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/traditions-and-superstitions-of-the-new-zealanders-with-illustrations-of-their-manners-and-customs-paperback-9781108039895","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}