Dr Golan Maaka - Maori Doctor

Tandem Press, 1995 edition. Fading to spine and front cover, long inscription and family tree on front endpaper from previous owner, wear to cover extremities.

Dr. Golan Maaka is the story of a man caught between two races, two ways of practicing medicine, two ways of living and working in the first half of the 20th century. Maaka's passion was to provide medical services to his people. Among his other passions were his whakapapa, the history of all civilizations, rugby, racing and whisky. Written by the author's grandson. His knowledge of Maoritanga and of his own whakapapa is extensive...