Traditions and legends of the South Island Māori : collected from natives of Murihiku (Southland, New Zealand) / by James Herries Beattie.

"Original text from the Journal of the Polynesian Society (J.P.S.) 1915 to1922."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Journal editor's note -- Article I. Early canoes -- Article II. Early tribes -- Articles III. Tribal wars -- Article IV. Treachery and murder -- Article V. Wild people and new diseases -- Article VI . Tribal origins and first canoes -- Articles VII. Tohukas and ancient learning -- Article VIII. The waitaha -- Article IX. Karakia and fights -- Article X. Noted Chiefs -- Article XI. Taniwhas and wizards, Maoris and sealers -- Article XII. More on sealers, more on witchcraft -- Article XIII. The Kai-Tahu arrive -- Article XIV. Additional information -- Appendix I. Notes by correspondents -- Appendix II. Genealogies (Whakapapa).