This is one of the most incredible books ive ever read on the history of new zealand. Find song of waitaha the histories of a nation by barry brailsford. Legends of the ancient ones before the maori arrived in new. Barry brailsford has 23 books on goodreads with 261 ratings. Barry brailsford awakening the tides of remembrance when the maori elders placed in my basket the hidden knowledge of the waitaha nation, i was carried into ancient polynesian seaways and the lore of the navigation stars, propelled along the mountain trails of the sacred stone, sent into remarkable gardens in the ocean and on the shore. Sep 24, 2012 barry brailsford, new zealand, graduated ma hons in history from canterbury university, was a member of the nz archaeology association council and a principal lecturer at the christchurch college of education. In 1990 he was awarded an mbe for his contribution to education and maori scholarship. Actually, one of the most incredible books ive ever read on any subject.
Rare books oceania more rare books from nz story click for full size. Aug 16, 2011 the waitaha people a chinese colony that settled in new zealand 2000 years ago. The power of place barry brailsford says his love of the land and the mystery of the past. Smashwords about barry brailsford, author of song of. Two hundred tribes of the waitaha nation settled in new zealand and were then decimated by the warlike maori who invaded the island some 800 years ago as an eerie precursor of the maori massacre of the moriori in the chatham islands. Books by barry brailsford author of song of the stone goodreads. It is geared towards a new zealand audience, but non kiwis will still enjoy it. His work is a journey through the wisdom traditions of. It now spans 2,000 years of settlement of the south island of new zealand, based on detailed archaeological surveys of pa, gardens, villages and trails, the ancient lore, and knowledge of the first peo. Recent pronouncements by the author barry brailsford song of waitaha, song of the stone, and so on represent a nonstandard but popular version of prehistory underpinning claims to ancestry and indigeneity in aotearoa. Stoneprint books by barry brailsford stoneprint press.
The histories of a nation, claimed that the ancestors of a nation of waitaha were the first inhabitants of new zealand, three groups of people of different races, two of light complexion and one of dark complexion, who had arrived in new zealand from an unspecified location in the pacific, 67 generations before the book appeared. There is a beautiful series of books starting with song of the circle by barry brailsford that talks about the waitaha and their arrival and presence in new zealand and the great migrations that took place between the different continents. An evening with barry brailsford imagine yourself set down in the exhibition hall of the hamilton gardens pavilion on the evening of wednesday, 15 october 2008. If you want to catch up with us, the net is there and its open every day. In 1989, te pani manawatu, of the rangitane tribe, a surviving remnant of the waitaha nation, asked barry to bring their ancient lore to the world.
Song of waitaha by barry brailsford, 9780958337816, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In 1995, a book by controversial author barry brailsford, song of waitaha. Barry brailsford has 23 books on goodreads with 264 ratings. Histories of a nation 1st edition by barry brailsford, iharaira te meihana, perenara hone hare, heremia te wake, renata kauere hardcover, 311 pages, published 2006. Waitaha is an early historical maori iwi tribe or nation. But i believe it is genuine and it is authenticated in writing in the book by many of the top maori elders. So here i am, excited about starting up my own website. Wisdom of the four winds is a unique boxed set consisting of a comprehensive guide book by barry brailsford with explanatory text and readings, accompanied by 50 cards. They tell of a waitaha nation by brailsfords reckoning some 200 tribes reputed to have settled in new zealand 2,000 years ago, only to be obliterated some 700800 years ago by the arrival of a warrior culture.
Barry university bookstore 10 ne 2nd avenue, miami shores, fl 331616695. Bary brailsford, author of tattooed land, greenstone trails, song of waitaha has said simply. There was to be a scribe and this was barry brailsford. Song of waitaha, barry brailsford shop online for books in. About 8 12 x 11 stapled booklet with 88 glossy pages about the ship including photos of the officers and the ships sponsor, cindy mccain. Oct 14, 2009 the claim that the waitaha established a massive, technologically advanced civilisation on new zealand thousands of years before the coming of the ancestors of the maori is put forward only by a new age cult led by barry brailsford, a oncerespected archaeologist whose turn towards mysticism and pseudohistory has been widely condemned by new. The histories of a nation, claimed that the ancestors of a nation of waitaha were the first inhabitants of new zealand, three groups of people of different races, two of light complexion and one of dark complexion, who had arrived in new zealand from an unspecified location in the pacific, 67. The histories of a nation, claimed that the ancestors of a nation of waitaha were the. This book tells of the opening of the sacred trails as a prelude the waitaha story being shared with the world. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. It is available directly through, or from wharariki publishing limited, christchurch, new zealand.
The histories of a nation, written by barry bailsford, was first released to the world in 1994. Two hundred tribes of the waitaha nation settled in new zealand and were then decimated by the warlike maori who invaded the island some 800 years ago as an eerie precursor of the maori massacre of the moriori in the. The song of waitaha was a release to the world of secret traditions, geneology, and history, as told to the author by waitaha elders, asserts barry. Barry brailsford shares his journey into the lore and life of the waitaha a multitribal nation in aotearoanew zealand who. Smashwords song of the stone a book by barry brailsford. In the mid 1980s a decision was made by a senior elder of the time here in te waipounamu. Books by barry brailsford author of song of the stone. May 16, 2010 song of waitaha 21 years on december 10 is a very significant date in this modern age in terms of the waitaha nation. It was an honour to walk and work with barry brailsford, barbara brailsford, richard. A whole new science has developed in recent decades to help reconstruct the landscape of the past and understand human impact upon it. Absolutely beautiful big book not long, easy to read and become captured by, stunning graphicsthe writer takes the reader on a sacred journey into the past of the waitaha peopleabout rongo and peace coming into the times of tumatauenga god of war regardless of the controversy surrounding the author, the story is written and readi loved it.
The wisdom cards, a beautiful set of 50 illustrated cards and book, are not predictive, they merely allow us to pause and look at our situation with the help of the kaitiaki or guide who arrives by chance, through the blind pulling of a card. This journey then opened the doors for the five to begin work on the book, which. Placing the latest scientific studies alongside the histories of the ancestors is an exciting experience. They were polynesians who are directly related to the tribes that migrated to aotearoanew zealand after 1200ad. The power of place barry brailsford says his love of the land and the mystery of the past is his birthright. The wisdom cards, a beautiful set of 50 illustrated cards and book, are not predictive, they merely allow us to pause and look at our situation with the help of the kaitiaki or guide who arrives by chance, through the blind pulling of. Song of waitaha 21 years on waitaha books song of waitaha. See more of books of the ancient waitaha on facebook. The other books in the series are equally well written. He takes us into the spirit and teachings of the first nations of north america and the fulfilment of ancient prophecies. Legends of the ancient ones before the maori arrived in. The histories of a nation by barry brailsford at mighty ape nz. Song of the stone tells the story of the writing of song of the waitaha, a tale of five journeys. These latter books, according to brailsford, are based on ancient knowledge given direction by his words.
Barry brailsford is currently considered a single author. In 1995 a book by barry brailsford, song of waitaha. Mar 21, 2012 wisdom of the four winds is a unique boxed set consisting of a comprehensive guide book by barry brailsford with explanatory text and readings, accompanied by 50 cards. Barry brailsford 1, the magic of waitaha, early people of nz. Brailsford, who lectured at the christchurch college of education for many years, is an estab. You are there for what has been advertised as an evening with barry brailsford. The waitaha of the histories they were the children of te kupenga te ao and kiwa and the children of other ancestors that brought other colours into the weave that became a nation. Now the brave ancestors we have hidden for so long stand again for.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Today those of waitaha descent are represented by the ngai tahu iwi. When you begin reading you will not be able to put them down. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This involves taking core samples through the bed of an existing lake or bed of a former lake. Barry brailsford polynesian world calling here i share the history and ancient lore of the pacific peoples and recent archaeological research. Barry brailsfords most popular book is song of the stone. Smashwords about barry brailsford, author of song of the. Histories of a nation by barry brailsford goodreads. There were peoples who found another way peoples close to the earth who revered all life and who respected the spirit of the land. There was derek mitchell who had the knowledge of the technological world, he even. Song of waitaha 21 years on december 10 is a very significant date in this modern age in terms of the waitaha nation.
Jun 29, 2017 there is a beautiful series of books starting with song of the circle by barry brailsford that talks about the waitaha and their arrival and presence in new zealand and the great migrations that took place between the different continents. Song of waitaha the histories of a nation by barry. Barry brailsford 1, the magic of waitaha, early people of. When the probe goes deep to gather cores it penetrates ancient layers of time that reveal landscapes that existed in the distant past. Song of waitaha, barry brailsford shop online for books. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The histories of a nation, claimed that the ancestors of the nation of waitaha were the first inhabitants of new zealand, a paleskinned people who had sailed there from easter island more than 2000 years before polynesians arrived. The first journey was to reopen the ancient trail across the southern alps, to carry greenstone, lift the tapu and open the sacred doorways. When the maori elders placed in my basket the hidden knowledge of the waitaha nation, i was carried into the ancient polynesian. In song of the stone, barry brailsford shares his journey into the lore and life of the waitaha a multitribal nation in aotearoanew zealand who lived in peace for a thousand years.
Born in greymouth, nz near te ake ake o poutini, the ancient anchorage of the great navigator poutini, and nurtured by the wild coastlines and forested mountains of. Song of waitaha the histories of a nation by barry brailsford. In song of the stone, barry brailsford shares his journey into the lore and life of the waitaha a multitribal nation in aotearoanew zealand who lived in. Inhabitants of the south island of new zealand, they were largely absorbed via marriage and conquest first by the kati mamoe and then ngai tahu from the 16th century onward. You will find elfin of brailsford in the derbyshire pages of the doomsday book of 1086. Song of the stone by barry brailsford overdrive rakuten. Song of the whale chronicles of the stone by brailsford, barry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Apr 04, 2015 when the maori elders placed in my basket the hidden knowledge of the waitaha nation, i was carried into ancient polynesian seaways and the lore of the navigation stars, propelled along the. The claim that the waitaha established a massive, technologically advanced civilisation on new zealand thousands of years before the coming of the ancestors of the maori is put forward only by a new age cult led by barry brailsford, a oncerespected archaeologist whose turn towards mysticism and pseudohistory has been widely condemned by new. There is a 4 page tissue type paper in the center listing the schedule of events. A completely revised edition that includes barry brailsford s latest research.
Being the teachings of six waitaha elders as told to author barry brailsford. Histories of a nation 9780958337816 by barry brailsford and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Song of the stone ebook by barry brailsford rakuten kobo. So it goes against accepted history for this country. Millions of products all with free shipping new zealand wide. The book was controversial and the subject of political and tribal debate in new. This is a written oral history of the nation of waitaha who populated nz 70 generations ago around 1750 years ago 255bc. Wisdom of the four winds is a unique boxed set consisting of a comprehensive guide book by barry brailsford with explanatory text and readings, accompanied by 50. The disappearance of the children of viracocha, part 2. When the maori elders placed in my basket the hidden knowledge of the waitaha nation, i was carried into ancient polynesian seaways and the lore of the navigation stars, propelled along the mountain trails of the sacred stone, sent into remarkable gardens in the ocean and on the shore, wrapped in the cloak of secret histories and given access to the highest houses of learning. Barry brailsford, new zealand, graduated ma hons in history from canterbury university, was a member of the nz archaeology association council and a principal lecturer at the christchurch college of education. Barry brailsford, author, archeologist and historian making a journeys into the realms of ancient sacred knowledge and history of new zealand.
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