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This horrid practice : the myth and reality of traditional Māori cannibalism / Paul Moon.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Rosedale, N.Z. : Penguin Books, 2008.Description: 303 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780143006718 (pbk.)
  • 0143006711
  • 0143006711 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 394.90993 22
Summary: This book uncovers an unexplored taboo of New Zealand history - the widespread practice of cannibalism in pre-European Maori society. Until now, many historians have tried to avoid it and many Maori have considered it a subject best kept quiet about in public.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book uncovers an unexplored taboo of New Zealand history - the widespread practice of cannibalism in pre-European Maori society. Until now, many historians have tried to avoid it and many Maori have considered it a subject best kept quiet about in public.

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