Presentation copy of this early pocket book on Te Reo Māori for European settlers (Pakeha)

The MAORI LESSON BOOK:

An Elementary Work Intended to Facilitate The Acquisition of Māori”

Presentation copy

“Mr Banks – the Author’s Best Wishes”

Small format: 12 x 9.5cm Orange cover, 1-28, missing back orange cover. Worn with old centre fold and missing section from title page. Corners bumped and old creases.

Published in Auckland by John Henry Field at his “Steam Printing Office” in 1874

This is an early pocket book to teach basic Te Reo Māori to European settlers in New Zealand. The Book contains a description of the alphabet and language alongside simple phrases. Many of these phrases reflect the needs of settlers and early interactions between Europeans and Māori - including description of fishing, transport by horses and trade.

No records on Rarebookhub. WorldCat states 9 copies in institutions with 1 only outside New Zealand (University of Michigan)