Pounamu Pounamu (Hard Cover)

Stock Code:
BAD9175
Price:
$35.00

Description

Pounamu Pounamu by Witi Ihimaera. 'Pounamu Pounamu means 'Greenstone, Greenstone' - a lyrical phrase which conveys the haunting quality of most stories in this collection. This collection of short stories is the first by a Maori writer to be published. Pounamu, Pounamu is Witi Ihimaera's distinctive view of rural Maori life. It deals with happiness and sadness and always, with aroha. Contents - A Game of Cards. Beginning of the Tournament. The Makutu on Mrs Jones. Fire on Greenstone. The Other Side of the Fence. In Search of the Emerald City. One Summer Morning. The Child. The Whale. and Tangi. The dust jacket has light to medium general wear with scuffs down the edges and some small closed tears. The book remains in a tight and bright condition. Ex Library Book with minimal stamps and markings.

Details

  • Author:
    Ihimaera, Witi
  • Book Condition:
    Ex Library-Very Good
  • Publisher:
    William Heinemann Ltd, NZ.
  • Edition:
    First
  • Jacket Condition:
    Good
  • Binding:
    Hard Cover
  • Location:
    Y7
  • Size:
    8vo
  • Pages:
    132
  • Publish Date:
    1972
Stock Level:
1 In Stock
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