MORE MAORI TALES
Another of Mr. James Cowan's books of Maori tales has appeared, this one composed in the main of stories witli an inland setting. They are gathered up from various periodicals, in which they had prior publication, and many readers will be glad to have them in this form. As ever, Mr- Cowan's vast and intimate knowledge of Maori lore is used to make an interesting recital; the talcs aro widely various in theme, but all deal with the beliefs and customs of the Maori, either as they were or as they have reacted to the European invasion. Because of the breadth and authority of their author's aquaiutance with such themes, these tales have a historical value, and in this respect will remain a literary asset; but they are so delightfully readable, the product of a fluent pen, that their sheer interest will win appreciation even from those by whom history is usually accounted dull. In a time when many 'prentice hands are venturing to dabble in fiction-writing with a Maori flavour, it is well that guides so safe as Mr. Cowan continue to give of their best. " Tales of the Maori Bush," by Janiea Cowan. (A. H. and A.»\V. Head, Dunedin and Wellington.)
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21396, 20 October 1934, Page 11 (Supplement)
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206MORE MAORI TALES New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21396, 20 October 1934, Page 11 (Supplement)
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