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

Moon, Paul.

This horrid practice : the myth and reality of traditional Māori cannibalism / Paul Moon. - Rosedale, N.Z. : Penguin Books, 2008. - 303 p. ; 24 cm.

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.

ISBN: 9780143006718 (pbk.) 0143006711 0143006711 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Maori (New Zealand people)--Social life and customs.
Maori (New Zealand people)--History.
Cannibalism--New Zealand.
Kōrero nehe.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
New Zealand--History.

Dewey Class. No.: 394.90993

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