The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs
| Author | : A.W. Reed |
| Publisher | : Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited |
| Total Pages | : 211 |
| Release | : 2012-07-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781742532639 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1742532632 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (632 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs by : A.W. Reed
Download or read book The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs written by A.W. Reed and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2012-07-02 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proverbs (or whakatauki) express the wisdom, wit and commonsense of the Maori people. They are of great value and inspiration to writers, story-tellers and anyone speaking in a Maori setting. Several hundred proverbs are contained in The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs, categorised under a large number of diverse headings, with translations and explanations in English. This comprehensive and dependable book serves as both a useful reference and an insight into values of the Maori.