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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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Scenes From The Past With Maori Versions Of Popular English Songs (1908)

Scenes From The Past With Maori Versions Of Popular English Songs (1908)

Heke, Hone
Ngata, Apirana Turupa

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral MusicGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1120699789
ISBN13: 9781120699787
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Scenes From The Past With Maori Versions Of Popular English Songs is a book written by Hone Heke and first published in 1908. The book is a collection of traditional Maori songs that have been adapted to fit the melodies of popular English songs. The songs are accompanied by English translations and illustrations that depict scenes from Maori history and culture. The book provides a unique insight into the Maori culture and their relationship with the English language and music. It showcases the creativity and adaptability of the Maori people in incorporating English influences into their own traditional songs. The author, Hone Heke, was a prominent Maori leader and historian who played a significant role in the Maori land rights movement. He was also a talented musician and composer who wrote many of the songs included in the book. Overall, Scenes From The Past With Maori Versions Of Popular English Songs is a fascinating and valuable resource for anyone interested in Maori culture and history, as well as the evolution of music and language.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.

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