02554cam a22003253u 4500 73766 UtSlPG 20260610134715.0 m cr n 260607r20241923utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GR Cowan, James, 1870-1943 Maori folk-tales of the Port Hills, Canterbury, New Zealand Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-06-04 Tim Lindell, Fiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Maori Folk-Tales of the Port Hills, Canterbury, New Zealand" by James Cowan is a collection of legends and historical narratives that highlights the Maori cultural heritage linked to the Port Hills region. Written in the early 20th century, this work intertwines picturesque descriptions of the Canterbury landscape with traditional Maori folklore, offering a unique glimpse into the spirituality and historical depth of the area's indigenous tribes. The book centers around various local figures, particularly focusing on the narrator, Hone Taare Tikao, whose profound knowledge serves as a bridge between the past and present. The opening of the book introduces the author's aim to blend geological history with Maori legends, commencing with a detailed description of the Port Hills and their impressive volcanic features. Cowan emphasizes the significance of the landscapes formed through ancient volcanic activity while establishing connections to Maori myths and legends surrounding these lands. The narrative also pays homage to the contributions of notable local figures and the importance of reclaiming indigenous narratives, effectively setting the tone for the rich tapestry of tales exploring the intersection of history, nature, and culture that follows in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New Zealand: Whitcombe & Tombs Limited, 1923 Māori (New Zealand people) -- Folklore Tales -- New Zealand -- Port Hills https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.b4395462 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73766 114491 114491