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Waka Taua : the Māori war canoe / Jeff Evans.

Nā: Momo rauemi: TextTextReo: engmao Kaiwhakaputa:Auckland [N.Z.] : Reed, 2000Whakaahuatanga: 76 p. : ill., facsims. ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 0790007150
  • 9781877514401
Ngā marau: DDC classification:
  • 387.2108999442 21
LOC classification:
  • DU423.B6 E94 2000
Summary: "Introduction to the Māori war canoe. Key areas covered by the book include the renaissance of waka taua, types and variants of the canoe, phases of building, parts of the waka, responsibilities of the crew, and paddling the craft"--Back cover.Summary: "A Maori war canoe being paddled a full speed is an awesome sight. This concise introduction to the waka taua celebrates these sophisticated vessels, and will appeal to all those who appreciate sea craft and military design, or have an interest in Maori culture. Recounts the ancient history and modern renaissance oft he war canoe, detailing types and parts of the vessel, building techniques, captain and crew roles, and paddling routines and instruction. Embellished with historical and contemporary photographs and drawings, this is a valuable guide to this timeless expression of Maori identity and power"--Back cover.
Ngā tūtohu mai i tēnei whare pukapuka: Kāore he tūtohu i tēnei whare pukapuka mō tēnei taitara. Takiuru ki te tāpiri tūtohu.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 76).

"Introduction to the Māori war canoe. Key areas covered by the book include the renaissance of waka taua, types and variants of the canoe, phases of building, parts of the waka, responsibilities of the crew, and paddling the craft"--Back cover.

"A Maori war canoe being paddled a full speed is an awesome sight. This concise introduction to the waka taua celebrates these sophisticated vessels, and will appeal to all those who appreciate sea craft and military design, or have an interest in Maori culture. Recounts the ancient history and modern renaissance oft he war canoe, detailing types and parts of the vessel, building techniques, captain and crew roles, and paddling routines and instruction. Embellished with historical and contemporary photographs and drawings, this is a valuable guide to this timeless expression of Maori identity and power"--Back cover.

In English with some Måaori.

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