When Sir George became governor (in 1845) of New Zealand during the Maori wars; he soon perceived that to successfully govern and to conciliate that he needed to have a grasp of Maori language; manners; customs and religion. He found that the older chiefs were continually quoting from their ancient legends and poems. This inspired him to become acquainted with Maori mythology. Polynesian mythology is chiefly a translation of Nga Mahinge; comprising 23 legends including the children of heaven and earth; the legends of Maui and of Tawhaki and the discovery of New Zealand. Grey later recorded the mythology that he had collected for posterity; and the book was first published in 1855.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Totally new informationBy StephanieAn eye opener in spite of everything known. It changed my knowledge of how the Holocaust took place - slowly and insidiously.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Story You WIll Never ForgetBy Vic G.This book will change your perspective on life. You will never look at cruelty or hatred the same again. It is a true story of a survivor who triumphs against the worst possible evil.12 of 13 people found the following review helpful. A Tragic StoryBy JimI have read dozens of holocaust books over the years; mostly non-fiction accounts. I must say this book; more than most; really brought home to me what it must have been like to endure the horror of living in the Warsaw Ghetto. Some of the scenes Donat describes; I literally had to put the book down; they were so tragic. Donat had access to many different streets within the Ghetto so it is almost like he is giving you a tour of the daily occurences that transpired. This book reinforces the belief that sometimes it is more honorable to die than to commit certain acts; such as some of the panic-driven people were desperate enough to commit. The killing of the children was indeed horrific. ...I am glad he; his wife; and son survived the war; but I know it was at a great cost.
