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| − | '''Maoris''', the natives of [[New Zealand]], and a [[Polynesia]]n race, are distinguished for their bravery; are governed by chiefs, and speak a rich sonorous language | + | '''Maoris''', the natives of [[New Zealand]], and a [[Polynesia]]n race, are distinguished for their bravery; are governed by chiefs, and speak a rich sonorous language which is one of the three national languages of [[New Zealand]]. They are the most vigorous and energetic of all the South Sea islanders.<ref>{{Nuttall|Maoris}}</ref>. |
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Revision as of 10:18, May 28, 2008
Maoris, the natives of New Zealand, and a Polynesian race, are distinguished for their bravery; are governed by chiefs, and speak a rich sonorous language which is one of the three national languages of New Zealand. They are the most vigorous and energetic of all the South Sea islanders.[1].
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- ↑ Nuttall Encyclopedia of General Knowledge, article on Maoris originally published in 1907 written by Reverend James Wood