ABSTRACT
The origin of the New Zealand Maori is a subject of discussion and acute controversy with European and American scientists, but the Maori himself is perfectly clear as to the history of his race from the remotest ages. The settlers in Mexico had long been in possession when the great White Maori came down from the North and made war upon them. At Easter Island the Maori erected gigantic statues and other memorials were raised at different islands between Easter Island and New Zealand. The Maori's claim to have inhabited Easter Island, and erected the monuments there, is profoundly interesting in view of the discussion among European and American savants as to the origin of the monoliths. To prevent misunderstanding by American and European readers it will be as well to explain the social constitution of the New Zealand Maori nation. The chapter summarizes the Maori traditions of their descent and migration.
