NZ Sport & Outdoors

Full details of the Lydiard method of running with information on excercise physiology, diet, injury prevention and cure, jogging, and training shedules for middle and long distance, sprint, steeplechase, crosscountry and marathon events. Illustrated.

Hodder and Stoughton, Auckland, 1978. Hardback with dust jacket. 249 pages. SECONDHAND

Lydiard tells the full story of his remarkable life in athletics, from his early years in NZ to his coaching experiences in Finland, Mexico, Venezuela and elsewhere.

Exsile Publishing, Auckland, 2004. Hardback with dust jacket. 247 pages. SECONDHAND

Provides an overview of Lovelock's life and considers the myths and legends that surround him. Essays introduce each year of his career and, along with biographical sketches of other key figures in this golden era of middle distance running, provide a rich sporting contest. A description of Lovelock's training methods and a full race list conclude the book.

Craig Potton Publishing, Nelson, 2008. Hardback, no dust jacket as issued. 282 pages. SECONDHAND

The story of New Zealand runner Peter Snell and his world record breaking  and Olympic running career. Illustrated.

Minerva Limited, Auckland, 1965. Hardback with dust jacket. 240 pages. SECONDHAND

Charles Monro was a pioneering sporting enthusiast who as a nineteen year old returned from school in London introduced rugby to the sporting youth of Nelson and Wellington.

Clive Akers, Palmerston North, 2008. Softback. 241 pages. NEW

The 1888-89 New Zealand Native Football Team in Britain, Australia and New Zealand. The first international Rugby team ever to tour Britain, they played 107 matches in fourteen months, this is their story.

Canterbury University Press, Christchurch, 1993. Hardback with dust jacket. 152 pages. SECONDHAND

An illustrated record of the famous tour by the manager of the team. Containing extensive notes, profiles of the team and details of all the matches played. In protective card cover, some glue damage to spine and lacking rear cover.

Geddis and Blomfield, Wellington, 1906. Card covers. 176 pages. SECONDHAND

The 1905 Tour is still the most successful rugby tour of all time. This is a facsimile edition of the origional book published in 1906 and contains a complete record of every match plus tables and photographs.

David Ling Publishing Ltd., Auckland, 1999. Hardback with dust jacket. 176 pages. SECONDHAND

Thirty two chapters on the subject of football published in various newspapers by the author and here collected together for the first time. This copy with a dedication and signature by the author.

Gordon & Gotch, Wellington, 1910. Card covers. 149 pages. SECONDHAND

An exposition of and suggestions about the game from one of the great early All Black exponents. Includes photographs and diagrams. Second edition. A fine copy and scarce.

Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd., Christchurch, 1929. Hardback with dust jacket. 128 pages. SECONDHAND

An interesting account of all matches played; English comments and criticism; photographs of teams and players, Welsh memories of 1905 and a history of the game in New Zealand.

L.T. Watkins Ltd., Wellington, 1925. Softback. 176 pages. SECONDHAND

A diary written by Masters who played twenty two matches on the thirty match tour and is thus a reliable history. Fully illustrated with interesting photographs. Fine condition.

Christchurch Press Co. Ltd., 1928. Softback. 166 pages. SECONDHAND

An illustrated account of the tour of New Zealand, Australia, Ceylon, France, England, Wales and Canada from the diary of Tom Robinson of Canterbury. Scarce.

Akaroa Mail Company, Canterbury, 1971. Softback. 80 pages. SECONDHAND

An interesting account of all matches played, South African comments and criticisms, photographs of teams and players, the inside history of this famous rugby tour.

L.A. Watkins Ltd., Wellington, 1928. Softback. 200 pages. SECONDHAND

An illustrated account of the tour of the British Lions with details of the players and all the matches played. A very fine copy of a scarce title.

Simpson and Williams Ltd., Christchurch, 1930. Softback. 180 pages. SECONDHAND

The illustrated account of the 1935 tour to Britain and return via Canada, details of all the matches and the team statistics. Local advertising. A fine copy. 

Wright and Carman Ltd., Wellington, 1936. Softback. 200 pages. SECONDHAND

An interesting account of all matches played in the United Kingdom; with comments and criticism of the play and players. Photographs of teams, records of players, matches, etc.

L.T. Watkins Ltd., Wellington, 1936. Softback. 136 pages. SECONDHAND

The complete story of the historic 1937 tour, including final South African and New Zealand trials, unofficial and official matches in Australia and New Zealand. A very good copy.

Sporting Publications, Wellington, 1938. Softback. 208 pages. SECONDHAND

The complete story of the 1949 New Zealand Rugby team in South Africa by the official broadcaster and well known rugby 'voice'. Illustrated.

A.H. and A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1950. Softback. 222 pages. SECONDHAND

The story of the fourth New Zealand Rugby Football team tour to the British Isles, France, Canada, and America, 1953-54. Illustrated.

Sporting Publications, Wellington, 1954. Softback. 166 pages. SECONDHAND

The result of eight years research this is the definitive refrence work on rugby cards. Refences over 10,000 different worldwide  cards from 1890s to the present, with illustrations.

Justin McCullough, Christchurch, 2008. Softback. 288 pages. SECONDHAND

The history of the park. The most historic events, the strangest, the funniest and the saddest, all written with a keen sense of occasion.

Whitcombe & Tombs, Christchurch, 1974. Hardback with dust jacket. 234 pages. SECONDHAND

A facinating tour of the streamside and the various insects that live there as well as streamside lore and a chapter on analysing trout stomach contents. Step by step information on the materials and methods of tying imitations complete the book. Illustrated.

Millwood Press, Wellington, 1983. Hardback with dust jacket. 224 pages. SECONDHAND

The first book devoted exclusively to what was then the most famous trout fishery in the world. It tells the story of acclimatisation of trout in the antipodes and advice on tackle and fishing technique. Illustrations by Minhinnick. Beautiful copy of the FIRST EDITION. Published 1955.

Maz Reinhardt, London. Hardback with dust jacket. 185 pages. SECONDHAND

A beautifully illustrated diary of a year in the life of a passionate angler makes a perfect account of the Taupo region and the joys of fishing in the majestic lake and surrounding waterways.

Hodder and Stoughton, Auckland, 1981. Hardback with dust jacket. 157 pages. SECONDHAND

Christchurch (N.Z.), Simpson & Williams Ltd, 1943.

Hardback, illustrated, previous owner’s signature front endpaper, 22 cm, 255 pages. SECONDHAND

A classic for lovers of outdoor adventure and hunting in the wild places by one of the most well known names in hunting circles.

Whitcoulls Publishers, Christchurch, 1980. Hardback with dust jacket. 208 pages. SECONDHAND

Compiled and edited from the diaries and articles of Archie Kitto by D. Bruce Banwell.  Auckland: Halcyon Press, 2008. A hunting classic.

Softback, illustrated, 208 pages. NEW

A comprehensive history of hunting in New Zealand.

Random House. Softback, illustrated, 320 pages. SECONDHAND

A complete guide to hunting any of the thirteen species of big game in New Zealand together with anecdotes and tales of the author's hunting experiences in the New Zealand back country.

Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd., Christchurch, 1967. Hardback with dust jacket. 218 pages. SECONDHAND

Tales of shooting in the remote and beautiful New Zealand back country, by an accomplished hunter and an expert in ballistics and safety of firearms use.

Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London, 1968. Hardback with dust jacket. 159 pages. SECONDHAND

This third book from Severinsen recounts stories of hunting in Fiordland, North Island deer and pig hunting, thar in the Southern Alps and wallaby in South Canterbury. The author then describes hunting in Africa, further adventures in New Zealand and a hunt for a record moose in the Yukon. As new condition.

Bateman Publishing, Auckland. 1990. Hardback with dust jacket. 173 pages. SECONDHAND  

Chris Fraser discovered pig hunting later in life. Already a successful hunter, the invitation to join a friend on a pig hunt started something that continues to this day. This is his story, from normal to severely infected.

Halcyon Press, Auckland, 2010. Softback. 168 pages. AS NEW

Covers the years the author spent as a Forest Service Ranger in North West Nelson. Filled with a wide variety of stories from numerous hunting trips as well as anecdotes from everyday life as a forest ranger.

Halcyon Press, Auckland, 2008. Softback. 224 pages. AS NEW

Tells of the author's days working for the New Zealand Forest Service as a deer culler in the 1960s, doing whatever was required in the South Island bush and alpine regions. First published 2007, reprinted 2009.

Halcyon Press, Auckland, 2010. Softback. 240 pages. AS NEW

An enthralling account of one man's hunting life in New Zealand and around the world that captures the essence of the landscapes and animals encountered along the way.

Privately published, Christchurch, 2012. Softback. 254 pages. NEW

After 63 trips to remote Fiordland to hunt Wapiti, the author describes his adventures, the golden years, the bureaucracy and wildlife management issues. Illustrated.

The Halcyon Press, Auckland, 1996. Hardback with dust jacket. 239 pages. SECONDHAND

Biologist Ken Tustin traces the history of the moose in New Zealand from their original release in Fiordland in 1910 to sightings since they were believed to have become extinct in the 1950s. 

Halcyon Press. Softcovers. Illustrated. 198 Pages. NEW

A autobiography of nine years of the author's life living on his own for long periods in the South Island high country, travelling with pack horses and hunting deer on foot, well before the advent of helicopters.

Caxton Press, Christchurch, 2009. Softback. 256 pages. NEW

An account of Green's expedition to the Southern Alps and his attempt on Mount Cook in 1882. This remarkable climb resulted in his party spending the night a few hundred meters from the summit in wind and rain before their descent the next morning. First published in 1883 this is a facsimle reprint.

Capper Press, Christchurch, 1976. Hardback, no dust jacket. 350 pages. SECONDHAND

A classic of New Zealand climbing literature, the author describes the pleasures of the mountains of both North and South islands in an entertaining and informative way. First edition in beautiful condition.

Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd., Christchurch, 1952. Hardback with dust jacket. 235 pages. SECONDHAND

This was the first major book on Mt Aspiring and the country around it published. It tells of the author's love of the mountain and of the challenges and dangers he faced in his attempts to climb it .

A.H. and A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1967. Hardback with dust jacket. 183 pages. SECONDHAND

These are authentic tales of some of those who have explored the valleys, blazed the trails and climbed the peaks of Aspiring in north-west Otago.

Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd, Christchurch, 1951. Softcovers. 80 pages. SECONDHAND

The story of mount Earnslaw, history, exploration and adventure in the Glenorchy district of inland Otago. 

Whitcombe and Tombs, Christchurch, 1957. Softback. 96 pages. SECONDHAND

From the Notebooks, Diaries and Letters of James Robert Dennistoun, mountaineer, born 1883 died 1916. Includes an itinerary of his climbs on Mount Peel, Rangitata, Mount Cook, and deer stalking. A window into the life of early New Zealand mountaineering. Includes rarely seen sepia photographs.

JRD Publication. Hardback with dustjacket. 264 pages. SECONDHAND

Stories of the early days of alpine climbing from the Hermitage and of the climbers and personalities of that pioneering era. Includes details of the first asscents of Mt. Cook.

GM Publications, Geraldine, 2000. Hardback with dust jacket. 210 pages. SECONDHAND

Clarke was a pioneer in the Alps of New Zealand. From 1893 to 1914 he climbed, guided, explored and organised trips into the mountains. He was the first Chief Guide at the Hermitage and set the course of guiding for many years after.

Steele Roberts Ltd., Wellington, 2011. Softback. 254 pages. NEW

Harry Ayres taught Edmund Hillary to climb and was considered to be this country's leading mounaineer of the 1940s and 1950s. Mahoney describes the career of a most unassuming but accomplished mountaineer. Dustjacket marked.

Whitcoulls. Hardback with dustjacket. Illustrated. 160 Pages. SECONDHAND

The autobiography of pioneer climber and mountain guide Frank Alack who climed many of New Zealand's most famous peaks from the Hermitage and Fox Glacier.

New Zealand Books, Palmerston North, 1974. Hardback with dust jacket. 220 pages. SECONDHAND

The life and times of  Mick Bowie, Mount Cook's leading mountain guide. During his 40 year career he saw the Hermitage and Mt Cook transform from a place for a few wealthy tourists to an international tourist destination. Bowie pioneered many of the mountain guiding practices still in place in New Zealand today. Previous owner's signature front endpaper, dustjacket worn.

Reed. Hardback with dustjacket. Illustrated. 196 Pages. SECONDHAND 

Pascoe (1908-1972) was known for climbing virgin peaks and as the author of numerous books on early exploration and mountaineering. He was also a noted documentary photographer.

Craig Potton Publishing, Nelson, 2003. Hardback with dust jacket. 344 pages. NEW

Stories of climbing and the back country, keenly observed and sharply written. From pre-war Tararua climbs to the headwaters of the Rakaia, Arthur's Pass, the Remarkables, the Milford Sound peaks, the Aspiring country to mountains overseas.

A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1970. Hardback with dust jacket. 211 pages. SECONDHAND

The personal memoirs of South Westland's most famous mountain guide who made many exploring trips and first ascents from his base at the Franz Josef Glacier Hotel which he and his family ran for 37 years.

John McIndoe, Dunedin, 1983. Hardback with dust jacket. 224 pages, illustrated. SECONDHAND

Beautifully illustrated book that tells the life story of John Harrison and his achievements as a mountaineer in the Southern Alps, the Himalayas and the Antarctic. He died on a search and rescue mission in 1966.

Te Waihora Press, Christchurch, 2012. Softback. 256 pages. NEW

A life of Sir Edmund Hillary, one of the best known and best loved of twentieth century adventurers.

Moa Beckett Publishers Ltd., Auckland, 1993. Hardback with dust jacket. 208 pages. SECONDHAND

The illustrated history of skiing and the rise of ski culture in New Zealand over the past sixty or so years, from the emergence of ski clubs to the expansion of commercial ski fields.

Longacre Press, Dunedin, 2008. Softback. 199 pages. SECONDHAND

This is the first book on the history of surfing in New Zealand and includes a wonderful collection of 300 photographs of these early decades of pioneer surfing.

Penguin Publishers NZ, Auckland, 2000. Softback. 128 pages. SECONDHAND

New Zealand lays claim to be the world's most southern surfing community. This is a history and beautifully illustrated celebration of some of the best surf breaks that make up the country's rich and varied coastline.

Craig Levers, Piha, 2012. Hardback, no dust jacket as issued. Unpaginated. NEW

A biography of Bessie Fulerton-Smith, charismatic master of hounds, champion golfer and outstanding stylist, a legend in her own lifetime and a remarkable New Zealander.

Maungatiro Press, Wellington, 2000. Softback. 148 pages. SECONDHAND

Tells the inspiring story of a legend in New Zealand sailing, Lou Tercel and the yacht Ranger had a huge impact on yacht design, construction and engineering.

New Holland Publishers NZ Ltd., Auckland, 2006. Softback. 227 pages. SECONDHAND