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Te Arawa: a History of the Te Arawa People
Brief Description
Published in 1967, Te Arawa was the major work by distinguished Rotorua historian, the late Don Stafford. This sumptuous new edition reproduces the complete history of the Arawa people from the arrival of the Te Arawa canoe until the late nineteenth century, and includes a new...
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Format: Hardback
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Te Arawa is one of the great Maori histories, praised as Don Stafford's "definitive work" and "an authoritative book" by New Zealand History. This enhanced facsimile edition, in a high-quality hardback format, features a new foreword by Professor Paora Tapsell (Te Arawa), University of Otago
Launch in Rotorua and promotions in late August
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Description
Published in 1967, Te Arawa was the major work by distinguished Rotorua historian, the late Don Stafford. This sumptuous new edition reproduces the complete history of the Arawa people from the arrival of the Te Arawa canoe until the late nineteenth century, and includes a new foreword by Professor Paul Tapsell.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780947506100
Publisher: Oratia Media
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 16 August 2016
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Oratia Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 150.0mm
Height: 240.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 616
About the Author
Don Stafford (1927-2010) was an historian and writer who dedicated his life and work to Rotorua and its environs. Through a long and distinguished career, he wrote over 20 books on Rotorua and its history. Fluent in te Reo Maori, Don travelled on foot to every corner of Te Arawa's rohe, and played a significant role in preservation of historical sites and objects. He was Rotorua's official historian, and received honours including an MBE, CBE and honorary doctorate.
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