Hinemoa and Tutanekai: A Maori Legend, with Other Stories and Some Verses (1907)

Hinemoa and Tutanekai: A Maori Legend, With Other Stories and Some Verses is a book written by Wilson Rathmell and published in 1907. The book is a collection of Maori legends, stories, and poems, with a focus on the story of Hinemoa and Tutanekai. The legend tells the story of Hinemoa, a beautiful young woman who falls in love with Tutanekai, a handsome young man from a rival tribe. Despite the disapproval of their families, Hinemoa and Tutanekai continue to meet secretly, until one day Hinemoa decides to swim across Lake Rotorua to be with Tutanekai. The book also includes other Maori stories and legends, such as the story of Maui and the story of the creation of the world. In addition, the book contains several poems, some of which are written in Maori and translated into English. Overall, Hinemoa and Tutanekai: A Maori Legend, With Other Stories and Some Verses is a fascinating collection of Maori literature that provides insight into the culture and traditions of the Maori people.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.