This book covers the history of archaeology in New Zealand, and the ever-increasing knowledge about the people who have lived here. It focuses on the origin of the Maori people and their social life (as revealed by archaeology) and there is also a section on discoveries about the Europeans in New Zealand. Much of the text appeared as Unearthing New Zealand, first published in 1989. Many photographs, coloured and line drawings and maps illustrate the text. Suggestions for further reading and an index are provided. Soft covered.