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Evans, Jeff, 1964-

Polynesian navigation and the discovery of New Zealand / Jeff Evans ; foreword by Francis Cowan. - Auckland, N.Z. : Libro International, 2011. - 128 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm

Originally published as: The discovery of Aotearoa. Reed, 1998.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 125-126) and index.

Part one. The navigators of Polynesia: The peopling of the Pacific -- The homeland of the Maori -- Kupe's voyages to Aotearoa -- Talk of the navigators -- Traditional Polynesian navigation -- Part two. In the wake of Kupe: Getting started -- The move to Tahiti -- The voyage of Hawauki-nui.

"Polynesian navigation and the discovery of New Zealand offers a straightforward account of how and why Polynesian seafarers made their journey south to New Zealand shores. The first part discusses the origins of the voyages, legends of the homeland and the explorer Kupe, traditional Polynesian navigation techniques, and the preservation of seafaring knowledge by Māori. The second part presents a gripping account of the canoe Hawaiki-nui retracing the route from Tahiti to New Zealand in 1985 using traditional voyaging methods"--Back cover.

ISBN: 9781877514159 1877514152

Source: Oratia Media

LCCN: 2011505574

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015861540 Uk

Subjects--Personal Names:
Kupe--Legends.
Brightwell, Matahi--Travel --New Zealand.
Cowan, Francis--Travel--New Zealand.

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Hawaiki-nui (Canoe).

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Navigation--History.--Polynesia
Polynesians--Migrations.
Maori (New Zealand people)--Origin.
Maori (New Zealand people)--History--To 1840.
Tohunga kōkōrangi.
Whakatere waka hourua.
Waka.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Pacific Ocean--Navigation.
New Zealand--Discovery and exploration--Maori.

LC Class. No.: DU410 / .E93 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 993.01