Alexander Wyclif Reed

A. W. Reed
Born Alexander Wyclif Reed
(1908-03-07)7 March 1908
Ponsonby, Auckland
Died 19 October 1979(1979-10-19) (aged 71)
Wellington, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealand
Other names Clif Reed
Occupation Publisher and author
Known for

Publisher: A. H. & A. W. Reed

Māori and Aboriginal cultures

Alexander Wyclif Reed, also known as Clif Reed and A. W. Reed, (7 March 1908 – 19 October 1979)[1] was aprolific New Zealand publisher and author.

With his uncle Alfred he established the publishing firm A. H. & A. W. Reed. As an author he was known most commonly as A. W. Reed. Reed wrote many books on topics such as myths, language and place names of both Māori and Australian Aboriginal cultures.

Selected published works

In Australia

In New Zealand

References

  1. Caffin, Elizabeth (30 October 2012). "Reed, Alexander Wyclif". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

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