Whose High Country? A History of the South Island High Country of New Zealand. In this searching book historian Roberta McIntyre traces the fascinating history of the South Island high country. She explores some of the myths that influence our thinking, and examines the conflicting demands of the various warring interest groups.
Paperback. 432 pages. NEW.
In Search of Ancient New Zealand by Hamish Campell and Gerard Hutching. This well illustrated book reveals startling new information about New Zealand's geological and natural history and its development since the breakup of the ancient continent of Gondwana. A book destined to be read, and kept on reference shelves, for years to come.
Softback. 240 pages. NEW.
The Real McKay. The Remarkable Life of Alexander McKay, Geologist. Graham Bishop's biography of the Scots immigrant (1863) who explored and reported on many regions of the country and was the first geologist anywhere to document horizontal movement during an earthquake. His ideas about mountain building laid the foundations for advanced thinking by the next generation and the birth of the discipline of neo tectonics.
A Continent on the Move, New Zealand Geoscience into the 21st Century edited by Ian J. Graham. This book celebrates the achievements of New Zealand geoscientists, from the founding of the country through to the present day, and shows how geoscientific research can lead to a safer and more comfortable existance for all. Written in a relatively non-technical but scientifically literate style, the book contains more than 700 stunning photographs and illustrations.
Hardback. 378 pages. NEW.
Te Wahi Pounamu, The Place of Greenstone by Alfred Moreton. This book recounts the story of Greenstone through the eye of the author who had a career spaning more than forty years in the Hokitika Greenstone industry.
Hardback. 164 pages. NEW.
Captain Jack Surveyor and Engineer by John Mackie. This autobiography describes John Mackie's work in geology and then as an Inspector of Mines in Malaya was followed by his wartime experience. After being captured by the Japanese he spent three terrible years in the infamous Changi and Batu Lintang prision camps. When he returned to New Zealand his main task in the 1950's was teaching land and mine surveying in Otago and eventually held the chair at the University of Otago.
Softback. 444 pages. NEW.
