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Overview
Why do Whangarei, Tauranga, Motueka and Timaru have the names they do? Why all the fuss about the spelling of Whanganui and Rimutaka? What are the original names for Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin? Māori Place Names gives concise and clear answers, as well as taking in curiosities like the world's longest place name (pictured).
The new Māori Place Names includes maps on the inside covers showing principal names, and also reproduces the illustrations from the original 1950 edition by renowned artist James Berry. For bookshelf, glove box or backpack, this is a must.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780947506087
- ISBN-10: 094750608X
- Publisher: Oratia Books
- Publish Date: July 2016
- Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.7 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.6 pounds
- Page Count: 152
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