"THE MAORI” By ELSDON BEST, F.N.Z.I. Memoirs of the Polynesian Society, Volume V., published by the Board of Maori Ethnological Research for the Author, and on behalf of the Polynesian Society. Chapter This Memoir is complete in two volumes. VOLUME I.-CONTENTS. I. Physical and Mental Characteristics of Maori II. The Maori as a Seafarer and Coloniser-the Peopling of New Zealand III. Traditional History and its Teaching-the Whare-wananga, or School of Learning IV. Cosmogony and Anthropogeny V. Myth and Folk Lore VI. Religious Beliefs and Practices of the Maori-Maori Magic VIII. Social Customs continued Marriage Customs List of Authorities and Index VOLUME II.-CONTENTS. Chapter IX. Customs pertaining to Birth X. Sickness, Death, Burial and Exhumation XI. The Arts of Pleasure-Games and Pastimes XII. Vocal and Instrumental Music XIII. The Dawn of Science XIV. The Art of War XV. The Pa Maori, or Fortified Village XVI. Maori Agriculture XVII. Fishing Devices and Methods XVIII. Forest Lore and Woodcraft XIX. Textile Arts XX. Personal Adornment XXI. Dwelling Houses and Storehouses List of Authorities Index The volumes are well illustrated and admirably arranged. They are desirable both as works of reference and as books well worth reading. Price to Members of the Polynesian Society, 4s 9d each Volume, including postage. Members are entitled to one copy only of each volume at this price. Additional copies are 8/6 each volume, including postage. All orders must be accompanied by remittance and sent direct to the Distributors, Messrs. Harry H. Tombs, Ltd., 22, Wingfield Street, Wellington, New Zealand. THE JOURNAL is published in the first week of January, April, July, and October, and contains about 60 pages each issue, with illustrations. A few copies of the second edition of Volume 4, (1895), price fifteen shillings, are now available. Single copies of the Journal-To members, 5/6; to non-members, 10/6. Volumes 12 to 33 are all available at 20/- per volume. There are also on hand copies of some of the papers in separate form (Authors' copies). Memoirs and Reprints of the Polynesian Society. Vol. I." HISTORY AND TRADITIONS OF THE 66 561 pages, with a number of illustrations and maps. Reprint. Out of print. Vol. II." THE MORIORI PEOPLE OF THE CHATHAM ISLANDS THEIR HIS- Vol. III."THE LORE OF THE WHARE WANANGA."-Part I.: Te Kau wae-runga,' or 'Things Celestial.' Out of print. About 200 pages. Cloth bound. Out of print. Vol. IV. Part II.: Te Kauwae-raro,' or Things Terrestrial,' 279 pages. Price (each Part) to Members, "RAROTONGA RECORDS," being extracts from 10s. 12s. 6d. 125 pages, map, paper cover. Reprint. Out of print |
