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Dust-jacket reads: The shapely steamers and picturesque little scows have now disappeared from its waters, but Cook Strait still has a fascinating story to tell. In Cook's Wild Strait the authors describe a colourful history of whalers, wars, ignoble deeds - and, of course, the amazing tale of Pelorus Jack. They tell of the heyday of small shipping lines, which once gave character to travel and trade between the North and South Islands. They also look behind the scenes of a modern rail ferry voyage across the strait and trace the rise and fall of the Wellington Lyttelton steamer express service and its "blue ribbon" fleet. Although the strait lies quiet at times - when swimmers, aviators and navigators of small craft rise to its challenge - it is known by mariners as one of the worst stretches of water in the world. The accounts of shipwrecks in this book, including a complete chapter on the fatal foundering of the Wahine, provide convincing evidence. Whether in an angry mood reflecting its violent geological origins or calmed by favourable weather, the strait has always been a scene of adventure and enterprise. Cook's Wild Strait is not only a record of milestones in New Zealand's history; it is also an impressive story of human endeavour.
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- Publication date1983
- ISBN 10 0589014498
- ISBN 13 9780589014490
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages167
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Cook's wild strait: The interisland story
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(1983)
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ISBN 13: 9780589014490
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. The book is a very good copy. Small pen name. The jacket has some closed tears, some of which are repaired with tape. Seller Inventory # 032191
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COOK'S WILD STRAIT. The Interisland Story.
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A H & A W REED, WELLINGTON
(1983)
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ISBN 13: 9780589014490
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Burgundy boards with gilt blocked titles to spine, 190 x 250 mm approx. Landscape format, relief of sea floor of strait maps to end papers, [iv] + 168 pp. Profusely illustrated with b/w photos, reproductions of prints and line maps. First Edition 1983. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Very Good/ Very Good (Book - soiling to boards and mild shelf rubbing, no previous owner name or insc, Dust Jacket - mild general shelf rubbing, intact. No other notable defects). Seller Inventory # 132054
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Cook's Wild Strait: The Interisland Story
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Wellington, N.Z. , A.H. & A. W. Reed Ltd.
(1983)
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ISBN 13: 9780589014490
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A very good plus to fine minus copy in a fine minus, mylar protected DJ, 1st edition; Book boards have a slight amount of bowing and back board has a small (1/16") discoloration spot. Some light wear to DJ and DJ edges. Overall, a nice copy of a relatively uncommon book that tells the colorful story of New Zealand's Cook Strait and its history of whaling, wars, and ignoble deeds and shipwrecks. No names or internal markings, oblong 8vo., 167 pages ncluding index and bibliography: p. 161-163. 0.0 0.0 0.0. Seller Inventory # 17132
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COOK'S WILD STRAIT. The Interisland Story.
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(1983)
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ISBN 13: 9780589014490
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