Westland County : A Centennial Album 1876-1976
Bishop, Jane & Malcolm Walker (compiled by)
From Renaissance Books, ANZAAB / ILAB, Dunedin, New Zealand
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AbeBooks Seller since 06 June 2002
From Renaissance Books, ANZAAB / ILAB, Dunedin, New Zealand
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 06 June 2002
About this Item
Spine faded. Previous owner's inscription on inside of front cover. ; 168 pages. Illustrated card covers. Page dimensions: oblong 209 x 154mm. New Zealand regional history, Westland. Numerous black-and-white photographic illustrations. "Westland, the largest of New Zealand's counties, celebrates its centenary with a lively collection of writings and photographs, retelling the district's eventful and sometimes spectacular history. This is a fascinating book for anyone interested in New Zealand's heritage. For the people of Westland it is something special." - from blurb on rear cover. Contents includes "Transport to South Westland 1887", an extract from the Handbook of New Zealand Mines; "Roads"; "Some Personal Memories" by Mark Wallace; "A Coach Ride over Arthur's Pass"; "Closing the Gap" (Haast Pass Road); "The Otira Tunnel"; "The Kumara Mine Collapse"; "Gold"; "The Pounamu Belt"; "Early Days of the Kokatahi Band" by G. Pickering. Seller Inventory # 26303
Bibliographic Details
Title: Westland County : A Centennial Album 1876-...
Publisher: Westland County Council (1977), [Hokitika]
Publication Date: 1977
Binding: Softcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued
Edition: First Edition.
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