A Maori war canoe being paddled a full speed is an awesome sight. Thanks to the renaissance in canoe building, more and more traditional waka taua are on the waterways, and feature in major events like the Queen's Jubilee. Waka Taua gives a concise introduction to all aspects of the war canoe: its history, recent revival, types and variants, phase of building, parts of the waka, crew responsibilities and paddling techniques. With numerous historical and contemporary photographs and drawings, this easy-to-read book is the perfect reference for these amazing craft.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oratia Media
ISBN-13
9781877514401
eBay Product ID (ePID)
176458931
Product Key Features
Book Title
Waka Taua: the Maori War Canoe
Author
Jeff Evans
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
History
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Genre
Sports
Number of Pages
76 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
250mm
Item Width
185mm
Item Weight
174g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Jeff Evans
Topic Area
Regional History
Country/Region of Manufacture
New Zealand
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