The Real McKay: The Remarkable Life of Alexander McKay, Geologist - Softcover

Bishop, Graham

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1877372226 ISBN 13: 9781877372223

Publisher: Otago University Press, 2008

Synopsis

"Although this is a book about a geologist, by a geologist, it is not a geological book. It is written to appeal to all those interested in the history of exploration, science, and the colonisation of New Zealand" -- Introd.

About this title

About the Author

As Regional Geologist with the New Zealand Geological Survey, Graham Bishop spent much of his career in the footsteps of Alexander McKay, who always seemed to have been there first, notably in Fiordland, the Routeburn and Matukituki and South and Central Otago. He has a strong interest in environmental issues, and has been a member of the Mt Aspiring National Park Board and the Kawarau River Conservation Tribunal.. Formerly a leading mountaineer, he still enjoys walking and visiting the mountains when possible. As well as many scientific papers and much non-fiction, he has written poetry and fiction. This is his seventh book.

Edition details

• Publisher: Otago University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1877372226
• ISBN 13: 9781877372223
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 252