Alexander Wyclif Reed, známý také jako Clif Reed a A. W. Reed, byl plodný novozélandský nakladatel a autor. Spolu se svým strýcem založil nakladatelství A. H. & A. W. Reed. Jako autor se proslavil především jako A. W. Reed. Reed napsal mnoho knih na témata, jako jsou mýty, jazyk a místní názvy maorských a australských domorodých kultur. Jeho dílo se zaměřuje na hluboké bádání a uchování kulturního dědictví těchto původních komunit.
Sbírka třiadvaceti příběhů z oblasti ostrovů Tichého oceánu, který představuje bezmála třetinu zemského povrchu. Vyprávěli je obyvatelé z ostrovů mezi Havají a Novým Zélandem, například Cookových ostrovů, Fidži, Havaje, Nauru, Nového Zélandu, Tahiti. V knize čtenář najde pestrý výběr vyprávění od nalezení ohně, přes milostné příběhy, až po naučná vyprávění o moudrém a pošetilém bratrovi.
Focusing on Australian history, this book offers a wealth of fascinating information about Aboriginal place names. It serves as a valuable reference for readers seeking to understand the cultural significance and historical context behind these names, enriching their knowledge of the land and its heritage.
Exploring the origins of New Zealand's place names, this book delves into the historical and cultural significance behind names like Whangarei, Tauranga, and others. It addresses the complexities of spelling variations, particularly for names such as Whanganui and Rimutaka. Additionally, it uncovers the original names of major cities like Auckland and Wellington, while also featuring intriguing facts, including the world's longest place name. The content is presented in a concise and accessible manner, making it an informative read for anyone interested in New Zealand's geography and history.
A collection of 20 stories of fable and folklore that have been told by Aboriginal tribes all over Australia for thousands of years. There are stories such as Why Emus Cannot Fly and The Frog Who Caused a Flood.
Tales of the Dreamtime
A collection of stories exploring dreamtime myths through ancient images, such as the Rainbow Snake, the discovery of fire, and the first man and woman. Divided into three sections, "The Great Father", "Totemic Ancestors" and "Creation Myths", it seeks to provide an insight into Aboriginal culture.
Māori myths and legends have an important role in transmitting and regenerating traditional knowledge. Yet as Ross Calman points out in his introduction to this new edition, they are also simply great yarns – reflective of a time when telling and listening to stories was a key leisure activity in Māori society. Favourite Māori Legends is an invitation to enjoy over 30 of the most memorable legends, grouped into themes of the spirit world, patupaiarehe (ghosts), taniwha, supernatural creatures, heroes and deeds of daring.Concise yet complete, these gripping stories are enlivened by the timeless illustrations of Roger Hart.
The Maori have a rich and colourful tradition of myth and legend. Some of their most important and popular tales are retold in this classic book. The stories range from the creation of the world And The coming of life, death and knowledge, To supernatural tales of love, terror and adventure. Read about the great god Tane, about Maui who tamed the sun, about the woman on the moon, about monsters, fairies, fabulous birds and moving mountains. Complementing the tales are Roger Hart's imaginative drawings, which were inspired both by the rich body of Maori myth and legend, and by the New Zealand landscape against which so many of the stories are depicted.
Myths and Legends told about the Maori people and culture.
A.W. Reed. This book presents a wealth of poetic and imaginative tales from Aboriginal cultural heritage. While retelling the stories simply, this book captures the mystical bonds that exist between Aboriginal people, their environment and the spirit life of the Dreamtime.
