Horowhenua : Its Maori Place-Names & Their Topographic & Historical Background

Adkin, G. Leslie

Department of Internal Affairs, 1948- Hardcover. First Edition. [1-6] ix-xiii [1-3] 1-446 pages + frontispiece + plates (some folding) + 12 maps at rear (2 folding). Polynesian Society Memoir, Volume 26. "Polynesian Society Memoir No. indicated by mounted label added after publication.

Published by the Dept. of Internal Affairs because of dispute between Adkin and J. C. Andersen the society's editor over editorial matters including form of place names. Work includes chapters on means of communication.

'Some special features' such as eel fisheries, canoe landings, middens etc., outline history and notes on place names (p.135-430). A most thorough and exhaustive record of the topographical aspects of Maori occupation of the district between Waikanae and Manawatu Rivers based on a life-time study."].

The bulk of the book covers the place names, with detailed explanations, of the area. Of particular interest are the sketches of artifacts recovered from various locations within the area, plans of archaeological sites and maps of locations of interest 159 figures in all, plus 12 area maps , including two fold-out, at back, two other folding maps early in book, b/w photo frontis plus eight other photos. 446 pages including bibliography. map references, Maori and technical glossaries and index. Red hard covers with gilt spine titles, NF, ditto text block, no inscriptions. Plain buff heavy paper d/j with illustration

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