Explorer Douglas by Pascoe John (7 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 320p Revised edition Fading spine VG- Near Fine With illustrations, the revised edition of this study of Charlie Douglas and the exploration of the West Coast, with new illustrations and material.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1969 Reprint in very clean condition. Some minor light edge wear to the jacket. Charlie Douglas?nicknamed Mr Explorer Douglas?was one of the most remarkable early European explorers of New Zealand's South Westland. From 1867 to 1916 he lived almost entirely in the region's remote valleys, glaciers, and river systems, mapping and recording terrain that was then scarcely known. His observations of geography, weather, flora, fauna, and the rapid decline of native birdlife were unusually perceptive, and his dry, self?effacing humour runs through his journals.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. xviii (2p) 331p Reprint edition Cloth binding Owner's name frnt paste-down With maps, drawings and illustrations, a study of the papers of Charles Douglas and his days in Westland, especially exploring the ranges of South Westland.

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Soft cover. Condition: As New. 320 pages. 8vo. As new copy of this New Zealand classic by John Pascoe, revised in 2004 by Graham Langton. It tells the story of Charlie Douglas, one of New Zealands great explorers who for over 40 years lived on and explored the west coast of New Zealand's south island. Illustrated with b&w and colour photographs and drawings.

8vo, xx + 331pp. Original blue buckram in predmoniantly green dustwrapper, slightly rubbed and worn at corners and edges. Very slight spotting on top edge text block. b/w and full colour illustrations on plates. End-paper maps of south island. A very good copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. 331 pages, tape ghosts.