Maori Mementos is a collection of speeches and addresses given by the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand in 1855. The book, compiled and edited by Charles Oliver Davis, provides a unique insight into the Maori culture, traditions, and beliefs during a time of significant change and upheaval in their society. The speeches cover a range of topics, including the importance of preserving Maori language and customs, the relationship between Maori and European settlers, and the impact of Christianity on Maori spirituality. ...
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Maori Mementos is a collection of speeches and addresses given by the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand in 1855. The book, compiled and edited by Charles Oliver Davis, provides a unique insight into the Maori culture, traditions, and beliefs during a time of significant change and upheaval in their society. The speeches cover a range of topics, including the importance of preserving Maori language and customs, the relationship between Maori and European settlers, and the impact of Christianity on Maori spirituality. Through these addresses, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the Maori people's perspective on their history and their place in the world. Maori Mementos is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex and multifaceted relationship between Maori and European cultures in New Zealand.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.
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