Traditions And Superstitions Of The New Zealanders: With Illustrations Of Their Manners And Customs

""Traditions and Superstitions of the New Zealanders"" is a book written by Edward Shortland in 1854. The book provides a detailed description of the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the Maori people, the indigenous people of New Zealand. The author has illustrated the book with various drawings and images, which help in understanding the Maori culture better. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the Maori culture. Some of the topics covered in the book include the Maori creation myth, the Maori concept of tapu (sacredness), the Maori belief in spirits, and the Maori art of tattooing. The book also provides a detailed account of the Maori social structure, their political system, and their warfare practices. Overall, ""Traditions and Superstitions of the New Zealanders"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the Maori culture and history.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.