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Book Description Condition: Very Good. 2004. Paperback. Good clean copy showing light shelf and reading wear. Previous owners inscription on half title page, remains a nice copy. . . . . Seller Inventory # KSG0011568
Book Description Condition: Very Good. 2004. Paperback. Good clean copy showing light shelf and reading wear. Previous owners inscription on half title page, remains a nice copy. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # KSG0011568
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. 140 pages. signed by author sponsor sticker on half-title lig ht foxing, marksHear Our Voices, We EntreatThe Extraordinary Story of New Zealand's Na tional Anthemsby Max Cryer Exisle Pu blishing, New Zealand, 2004ISBN 9780908988358pb, Fren ch flaps, 140pp, 18.5 x 24 cmGOOD: signed by au thor; sponsor sticker on half-title; light foxing, marksThe story of God Defend New Zealand is a curious one. After en terprising Irish settler Thomas Bracken penned the words, he held a competition for people to compose the music. The winner was Jo hn Joseph Woods, an obscure schoolteacher from Lawrence, central Otago. The story of its acceptance as our national anthem was lon g and fraught; there were many rivals, and dozens of songs purpor ting to be `New Zealand's national song' were written and publish ed. It was not until 1972 that God Defend New Zealand was first h eard at an Olympic Games (when the rowing eight won gold), and it took a further five years before it officially became one of our two national anthems. Max Cryer tells the full story of the rise , fall, rise and fall again of God Defend New Zealand, unearthing many fascinating and little-known facts along the way, and corre cting some popular misconceptions. Heavily illustrated, this deli ghtful book will enlighten, astonish and entertain. Seller Inventory # 1146a
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A very clean copy which is signed by the author. The story of God Defend New Zealand is a curious one. After enterprising Irish settler Thomas Bracken penned the words, he held a competition for people to compose the music. The winner was John Joseph Woods, an obscure schoolteacher from Lawrence, central Otago. The story of its acceptance as our national anthem was long and fraught; there were many rivals, and dozens of songs purporting to be `New Zealand's national song' were written and published. It was not until 1972 that God Defend New Zealand was first heard at an Olympic Games (when the rowing eight won gold), and it took a further five years before it officially became one of our two national anthems. Max Cryer tells the full story of the rise, fall, rise and fall again of God Defend New Zealand, unearthing many fascinating and little-known facts along the way, and correcting some popular misconceptions. Heavily illustrated, this delightful book will enlighten, astonish and entertain. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 034732
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Fine. 184 X 14 X 242 millimeters; 140 pages; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # B2421
Book Description Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Sticker on first leaf with date of publication (this copy probably sent out as a review copy.) ; 140 pages. Page dimensions: 242 x 184mm. Numerous illustrations. "The story of God Defend New Zealand is a curious one. After enterprising Irish settler Thomas Bracken penned the words, he held a competition for people to compose the music. The winner was John Joseph Woods, an obscure schoolteacher from Lawrence, central Otago. The story of its acceptance as our national anthem was long and fraught; there were many rivals, and dozens of songs purporting to be 'New Zealand's national song' were written and published.". Seller Inventory # 17541
Book Description paperback. Condition: Like New. Like New. book. Seller Inventory # D8S0-3-M-0908988354-5