Lays Of The Land Of The Maori And Moa (1884)

""Lays of the Land of the Maori and Moa"" is a collection of poems written by Thomas Bracken and first published in 1884. The book is a celebration of the culture and history of the Maori people of New Zealand, as well as the extinct Moa bird that once roamed the land. Bracken, who was born in Ireland but lived most of his life in New Zealand, was a prolific writer and poet who was deeply inspired by the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of his adopted country. The poems in this collection range from lyrical tributes to the Maori people and their way of life, to playful and imaginative descriptions of the Moa and other native fauna. Bracken's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery, musicality, and deep sense of reverence for the land and its people. This book is a valuable historical and cultural artifact, offering a window into the early days of New Zealand's literary and artistic traditions, as well as a poignant tribute to a way of life that has since been transformed by colonization and modernization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.