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Books on the History of Nelson, Marlborough, Otago and Southland
Vanguard of the South Nelson New Zealand by C.B. Brereton. Nelson was the first Wakefield settlement in the South Island. The author describes the trials and tribulations of its pioneers and their descendants through to the end of World War II. Also includes Upper Moutere, Murchison, Collingwood, Rai Valley, Dovedale and chapters on pioneers Sarah Sharp, Francis Holder, Henry Deck and Thomas Smith
Reed. Hardback with worn dustjacket, illustrated, 255 pages. SECONDHAND.
In the eastern hills behind Nelson lies the rugged country of the Mineral Belt including the strange Dun Mountain. This is the story of attempts to mine the minerals and the railway built to take ore to the sea.
Nikau Press, Nelson, 1987. Softback. 152 pages. SECONDHAND
Selected from the 'Nelson Evening Mail' this is a series of interesting articles on the history of the region mostly Golden Bay. Published 1948.
Nelson Mail Ltd. Hardback, no dust jacket. 155 pages. SECONDHAND
The extaordinary true story of Henry Chaffey, asbestos miner, and Annie who lived in a simple hut alone high in the Cobb Valley of Nelson Province for over forty years. FIRST EDITION.
Hodder and Stoughton, Auckland, 1981. Hardback with dust jacket. 248 pages. SECONDHAND
Wairau Bar Moa Hunter by James Eyles tells the story of Marlborough man Jim Eyles who as a thirteen year old discovered the Wairau Bar Moa Hunter site and its rich treasure of some of the earliest known human artifacts in New Zealand.
River Press. Softback. 256 pages. NEW.
The classic NZ Centennial text on the history of the province from the early whaling days to the 1940s. Illustrations and maps. First published in 1940, this is a facsimile reprint of that edition.
Capper Press, Christchurch, 1977. Hardback with dust jacket. 431 pages. SECONDHAND
The origins and meaning of many of the historical place names in the Province of Marlborough, historical material of real importance.
A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1952. Hardback with dust jacket. 71 pages. SECONDHAND
The Saga of a Colonial Cove. Mundy's autobiography recounts his life roaming around the West Coast and Marlborough mining for gold, labouring and fighting in wrestling matches. Cover and spine worn.
Simpson and Williams. Softcovers. 132 Pages. SECONDHAND
The Perano family operated shore whaling stations inside the narrow entrance to Tory Channel in Cook Strait, utalising small high speed whale chasing boats. This extensively illustrated book is an outstanding chronicle of a unique industry.
A.H. & A.W. Reed Ltd., Wellington, 1982. Hardback with dust jacket. 238 pages. SECONDHAND
A collection of stories that give an insight into the growth of the Flaxbourne community which began in 1905, and some come from the days of the Flaxbourne Run, established in 1846. A valuable social history.
Flaxbourne Settler's Association, Marlborough, 2000. Hardback, no dust jacket as issued. 308 pages. SECONDHAND
The story of a pioneering venture by the two Newman brothers, who built a one vehicle horse coach enterprise into the largest motor coach business in New Zealand at the time. This is the 1954 reprint. Some chips and minor losses to dust jacket.
A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1953. Hardback with dust jacket. 221 pages, illustrations. SECONDHAND
Molesworth is the country's largest pastoral run. This is the facinating and varied history of the station from the earliest days and an account of the unique problems of farming the high country. Second edition.
A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1970. Hardback with dust jacket. 292 pages. SECONDHAND
Difficult Country, An Informal History of Murchison. Nelson, Murchison Historical and Museum Society Inc, 1976.
M.C. Brown. Hardback with dust-jacket, illustrated, photographs, maps, 22 cm, 262 pages. SECONDHAND
The History of Otago. McLintock's classic history of the province from Maori settlement to the arrival of Scottish migrants, gold rushes, farming and establishment of industries up to 1948.
Otago Centennial Historical Publications. Hardback, NO DUST JACKET. Illustrated, foldout map, 829 pages. SECONDHAND
Cyclopedia of New Zealand, Vol 4, Otago Southland. Describes the industries, people and history of the region in great detail. A social history with numerous biographies of use to family historians. Published 1905, Christchurch. Quarter leather binding, gilt lettering on spine. Extremely heavy, please contact us regarding postage.
Cyclopedia Co Ltd. Hardback. Illustrated. 1115 Pages. SECONDHAND.
Stone's Otago and Southland Commercial, Municipal and General Directory and New Zealand Annual, published January 1942. Comprehensive listings of names and occupations. Great source for genealogy.
Stone, Son & Co., Ltd., Dunedin, 1942. Hardback, no dustjacket as issued. 1010 pages, and advertising. SECONDHAND
Includes chapters on place names given by settlers, runholders, gold diggers, James McKerrow, railway station names. Also a section on place names of the West Coast and Fiordland. Front cover marked, otherwise clean.
Otago Daily Times. Softcovers. Stapled. 120 Pages. SECONDHAND
Otago's Breweries Past and Present decribes the rise of Speights, Marshland and Copeland and numerous Otago provincial breweries in Alexandra, Balclutha, Cromwell, Duntroon, Queenstown. This book is one of a special edition of 250 copies signed by the author.
Otago Heritage Books. Hardback with dustjacket. Illustrated. 164 pages. SECONDHAND
This interpretative essay on the founder of Otago is the first published work on Cargill issued to coincide with the bicentenary of his birth. Short tear to front of dust jacket.
Otago Heritage Books, Dunedin, 1984. Hardback with dust jacket. 167 pages. SECONDHAND
A picture of the life and experiences of the pioneer women of Otago. One of a series of Otago historical publications.
Otago Centennial Historical Publications, Dunedin, 1948. Harback with dust jacket. 100 pages. SECONDHAND
The story of John Turnbull Thomson, Chief Surveyor of Otago and later the first Surveyor General. Also the story of early Otago and Southland, during 1856-57 he became the first European to see Lakes Wanaka and Hawea and gave the first close up description of Mt. Cook.
A.H. & A.W. Reed Ltd., Wellington, 1971. Hardback with dust jacket. 146 pages. SECONDHAND
The story of Thomson and also the story of the exploration and mapping of southern New Zealand as told by Thomson and illustrated with his own paintings, including the first of Mt. Cook from the east.
John McIndoe Ltd., Dunedin, 1992. Hardback with dust jacket. 114 pages. SECONDHAND
Part I covers the difficulties of establishing runs, horses, cattle and sheep on runs, floods, fatalities; Part II includes Puketoi Station, gold-diggers, stationhands, the Kennards, Part III runholding and officialdom.
Otago Daily Times, Dunedin. Hardback. Illustrated. 158 Pages. SECONDHAND
Describes the establishment of the major Otago runs, horses, cattle and sheep on the runs, floods, fatalities, Puketoi Station, gold-diggers, station-hands, pastoralism in Otago. Signed by the author. Cover worn.
Otago Daily Times. Softcovers. Illustrated, 158 Pages. SECONDHAND
A detailed history of the settlement of the pioneer runs of Otago, these chapters first appeared in the Southland Times in the 1930s. A comprehensive history of sheep farming in Otago and a good family history resource this was published for the Gore Historical Society in 1979. Foldout map of runs.
Southland Times. Hardback with dust-jacket. Illustrated. 485 Pages. SECONDHAND
From 1853 in Australia to the advent of the motor in Otago, a record of Cobb's coaches, horses, and drivers and their thrilling adventures on the road, of wayside inns and flooded rivers.
Lovell-Smith & Venner Ltd., Christchurch, 1931. Hardback with pictorial boards. 128 pages, illustrations. SECONDHAND
A History of North Otago for the Centennial Period 1840 to 1940. Published under the auspices of the North Otago Centennial Committee. Cover worn and text has some foxing. Inscription on front endpaper.
Oamaru Mail. Hardback. Illustrated. 275 Pages. SECONDHAND
A brochure celebrating the expansion of Oamaru and Northern Otago, 1959. Describes commercial developments, infrastructure, education, residential developments. Vintage black and white photographs.
Oamaru Chamber of Commerce. Softcovers. Illustrated. 40 Pages. SECONDHAND
The Story of North Otago, a Centennial History. K.C. McDonald describes the settlement of Oamaru and surrounding areas. Includes the Lone Grey Company, sheep farming, freeholders, railways, roads and power, local politicians, the Depression, wars to 1960. Comprehensive history useful for family history. Dust-jacket worn.
North Otago Centennial Committee. Hardback with dust-jacket. Illustrated, Maps. 304 Pages. SECONDHAND
Whitestone Oamaru A Victorian Architectural Heritage. Photographs by Peter Hallett. Oamaru has one of the finest collections of old stone buildings in the country, ranging from magnificent civic buildings to elegant grand houses and streetscapes. A must for anyone interested in New Zealand's architectural heritage.
Craig Potton. Softcovers. Illustrated. 80 Pages. SECONDHAND
Oamaru built an entire port from scratch bankrupting itself in the process, this is the economic and social history of that port from nineenth century progress industry to twentieth century decline and hopes of rebirth in the twentfirst. Published 2008.
Otago University Press, Dunedin. Softback. 150 pages. NEW
A History of the Kakanui and Waiareka Vallys, North Otago. A cenntennial history, 1948. Describes the pastoral runs, estates, farms, land holdings and townships of the area. Previous owner's signature on front endpaper.
Otago Centennial Historical Publications, Dunedin, 1948. Hardback. Illustrated. 142 Pages. SECONDHAND
A biography of 'Johnny' Jones who first arrived on the Otago coast as a boy with a sealing gang in 1820s. We went on to establish shore whaling and was responsible for the first Otago farm at Waikouaiti.
A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1949. Hardback with dust jacket. 111 pages. SECONDHAND
A history of theTotara Estate near Oamaru which played a leading role in establishing the frozen meat trade by shipping carcases to Britain in 1882. Previous owner's signature front endpaper, cover worn.
NZ Historic Places Trust. Softcovers. Illustrated. 80 Pages. SECONDHAND
A history of the the whaling and fishing settlement of North Otago that has an especially rich Maori history.
Otago Heritage Books, Dunedin, 1986. Softback. 104 pages. SECONDHAND
A history of Maori in the urban environment of Dunedin published to coincide with the opening of the Araiteuru Marae in the Kaikorai Valley.
Otago Heritage Books, Dunedin, 1980. Softback. 56 pages. SECONDHAND
A comprehensive history of the Taieri Mouth district and its island, from early Maori days to the fishing and holiday activities of the 1980s.
Otago Heritage Books, Dunedin, 1980. Softback. 72 pages. SECONDHAND
A comprehensive history of the port, social, industrial, political and the shipping.
Otago Centennial Historical Publications, Dunedin, 1948. Hardback. 222 pages, illustrations. SECONDHAND
A centennial survey of the history and growth of the town, its institutions and societies and its business and industrial activities.
Mosgiel Borough Council, 1985. Hardback with dust jacket. 408 pages. SECONDHAND
An informative series of articles on the origin and some of the history of the placenames of southern New Zealand, both Maori and paheha.
Otago Heritage Books, Dunedin, 1990. Softback. 104 pages. SECONDHAND
The Pioneers Explore Otago: A Record of Explorers, Travellers, Surveyors, Bushmen, Seekers of Pastoral Country, Inland Voyagers and Wayfaring Men.
Otago Daily Times. Softcovers. Illustrated. 160 Pages. SECONDHAND
Beautiful Dunedin, Its Environs and the Cold Lakes of Otago. A rare and comprehensive guidebook with 150 photographic illustrations. Published in 1906. Front endaper clipped, covers worn, spine taped..
Evening Star Co., Dunedin. Softcovers. Illustrated, 140 Pages. SECONDHAND
A series of letters reprinted from the Melbourne Argus. Victorian New Zealand, Reprint Series No 1, Hocken Library, 1976.
Hocken Library. Softcovers. 48 Pages. SECONDHAND
A history of the Otago goldfields illustrated with a collection of over 300 historical photographs and paintings, many of which have never been published before.
Craig Printing Co. Ltd., Invercargill, 2005. Hardback, no dust jacket as issued. 180 pages. SECONDHAND
Memories of the Golden Road, A History of the Presbyterian Church in Central Otago. Includes Miners' Union Churches, churches at Dunstan, Teviot, Wakatipu, Mount Ida, Cromwell, Lauder, Strath Taier, Wanaka, Hawea, Patearoa, Waipiata, Arrowtown and Ida Valley.
A. H. and A. W. Reed. Hardback. Illustrated. 464 Pages. SECONDHAND
A history of gold mining by dredge in Otago that boomed to reach a peak in production in 1903.
Allied Press, Dunedin, 1985. Hardback with dust jacket. 95 pages. NEW.
Tales of pioneering and of the early days in Central Otago, many told to the author by New Zealand soldiers in scattered Y.M.C.A. huts and tents in France in 1918.
Otago Daily Times, Dunedin, 1930. Hardback, no dust jacket. 215 pages. SECONDHAND
A delightfully humourous and factual look at the extensive Maniototo district of Otago, the gold mining days and the growth of Naseby, Ranfurly, Hyde and surrounding townships. First published in 1948.
Capper Press, Christchurch, 1978. Hardback with dust jacket. 163 pages. SECONDHAND
Nenthorn was Otago's last quartz goldmining rush. Discovery, boom and bust all occured within within a few short years, 1888-1891. Few gained and many lost. The Nenthorn fiasco reveals much about the effects of proloned drought, depression and decline.
Otago Heritage Books, Dunedin, 1988. Softback. 68 pages. SECONDHAND
A centennial history of Clutha County Council from its founding in 1876 until 1976. A comprehensive social history and family history covering the establishment of farms, businesses, suburbs, railways, sawmills, hospitals, roads, social and cultural clubs. Dustjacket worn.
Clutha County Council. Hardback with dustjacket. Illustrated. 448 Pages. SECONDHAND
A history of the Alexandra Borough Council, Central Otago, 1867-1989. A history of the largest Central Otago town potential recognised and development achieved. Short tear to rear of dust jacket.
Central Otago District Council, Alexandra, 1990. Hardback with dust jacket. 278 pages. SECONDHAND
Based on interviews with elderly residents descended from Gold diggers and pioneer famers, this published oral history give's voice to a vanished generation of Central Otago residents. Previous owner's bookplate on front endpaper, cover marked.
A.H. and A.W. Reed. Hardback with dustjacket. Illustrated. 180 Pages. SECONDHAND
Examines for the first time the gold-mining history of a number of localities close to Alexandria and Clyde. Springvale, Tucker Hill, Chapman's Gully and Blackman's Gully.
Square One Press, Dunedin, 2007. Softback. 318 pages. SECONDHAND
Following early experience at Gabriel's Gulley John Ewing rapidly became the leading innovator in alluvial gold mining in Otago, this is his story. He eventually became a consultant throughout the industry on modern mining methods.
Central Stories Museum, Alexandra, 2009. Softback. 146 pages. NEW
The story of Tuapeka County, created in 1876 to administer the area of the goldfields as it grew from the rush days to a more settled community of industralised mining and farming. Excellent copy.
Tuapeka County Council, Lawrence, Otago, 1977. Hardback with dust jacket. 601 pages. SECONDHAND
An informal social history of Waihemo County written in 1982 as a companion to the official Centennial history of the county. Useful family history resource.
Otago Heritage Books. Softcovers. Illustrated. 48 Pages. SECONDHAND
A history of the Roxburgh Millers Flat District. Otago Centennial Publications, 1948. Foldout map. Photographs of Williams family graves pasted onto front endcover.
Whitcombe and Tombs. Harback. Illustrated. Map. 179 Pages. SECONDHAND
The Story of Tokomairiro, a centennial history which includes the surveyors, explorers and pioneers who settled the area. Development of farming, churches, education, mining, industry. Establishment of local bodies, medical practices, transport, communications, newspapers, hotels, clubs. Previous owner's signature on title page.
Otago Centennial Historical Publications, Dunedin, 1948. Illustrated. 194 Pages. SECONDHAND
South Island high country history and lore feature in the author's journey through the mountains around Glenorchy at the head of Lake Wakatipu. Includes speculation on the fate of the South Island Kokako. Published 2008.
Longacre Press, Dunedin. Softback. 199 pages. NEW
Written by the owner of the Remarkables Station Queenstown, this book describes the cycle of high country sheep farming through the seasons, and the personalities who have mustered and worked there since the station was established in 1860.
A. W. Reed. Wellington. Hardback with dustjacket. Illustrated. 190 pages. SECONDHAND
Life and pioneering on the remote Mount Aurum Station at the end of the Skippers Road on the upper Shotover River and also even deeper into the mountains at the Branches.
A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1965. Hardback with dust jacket. 160 pages. SECONDHAND
The history of Lake County and the Boroughs of Queenstown and Arrowtown.
Otago Centennial Historical Publications, Dunedin, 1949. Hardback with dust jacket. 299 pages. SECONDHAND
First issued in 1949 this outstanding history of Cental Otago, including the Shotover, Skippers and Cardrona, has the original text revised to cover the region's history up to 1973.
Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd., Christchurch, 5th edition, 1973. Hardback with dust jacket. 368 pages. SECONDHAND
This history of Queenstown is based on an oral history of a woman who grew up in the pioneer days of the Otago gold fields. Describes the arrival of Scottish migrants and Chinese who came to prospect for gold. 2nd edition, published in 1962 to celebrate Queenstown's centenary.
Otago Daily Times. Softcovers. Illustrated. 59 Pages. SECONDHAND
Dr William Anderson's account of his time taking care of the people living in the Lake Wakatipu district, Queenstown. He reached his patients by launch and his case histories describe nightmare journies and eccentric patients.
A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington. Hardback with dustjacket. 175 Pages. SECONDHAND
In 1897 Grave led his first expedition into the wild, unexplored country between the great lakes of Otago and the western fiords, he continued his exploring for the next 20 years, opening up new country and previously unknown routes. Facsimile reprint of 1950 edition, 1974.
A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1974. Hardback with dust jacket. 124 pages, illustrations. SECONDHAND
A history of the Wanaka, Hawea, Tarras, and surrounding districts.
Otago Centennial Historical Publications, Dunedin, 1957. Hardback with dust jacket. 274 pages, illustrations. SECONDHAND
The history of the district and its development from the nineteenth century onwards as hardy pioneers made a living from farming and forestry, in very difficult country and against the odds.
Otago Heritage Books, Dunedin, 1989. Hardback with dust jacket. 164 pages. SECONDHAND
The first comprehensive treatment of Southlanders, their environment and their history. Includes historical and contemporary photographs and contributions from fifty authors.
Craig Design and Print, Invercargill, 2006. Hardback, no dust jacket as issued. 424 pages. NEW
A history of the West Coast Sounds, Foveaux Strait, Stewart Island, The Snares, Bounty Islands, Antipodes Islands, Auckland Islands, Campbell Island and Macquarie Island, from 1770 to 1829. An edition of 1000 copies. Condition very good.
William Smith, Invercargill. 377 pages with maps. Hardback. SECONDHAND.
Deatailed account of the whaling trade from Cook Strait to Foveaux Strait. D.H. Sheridan's account of the defence of Ngamoutu Pa, Taranaki, the visits of American and French scientists. Appendices include transcripts of ship's logs and journals. Published in 1913. Condition good.
Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd. 508 pages. Hardback. SECONDHAND.
A comprehensive collection of records relating to southern New Zealand assembled from archives in Sydney, Hobart and Melbourne by the author. A very valuable and unique historical resource. Fine condition.
Otago Daily Times Ltd., Dunedin, 1903. Hardback, no dust jacket. 206 pages. SECONDHAND
A well known history and actual investigation by two enthusiasts of the area in Dusky Bay where Cook and his men spent five weeks in 1773 and of the sealers, whalers, prospectors, and others who came after.
Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd., Christchurch, 1966. Hardback with dust jacket. 239 pages. SECONDHAND
PORT PRESERVATION. The story of Preservation Inlet and the Solander Grounds, Fiordland by A. Charles Begg & Neil C. Begg, two of the best known historians of Southland. Published in 1973.
Whitcomb & Tombs. Hardback with dust jacket. 398 pages, illustrations. SECONDHAND.
THE WORLD OF JOHN BOULTBEE. A classic of Southern New Zealand history this books describes the sealing trade out of Hobart in the 1820's and its impact on Murihiku and the Maori population.
Whitcoulls Publishers Ltd, Christchurch, 1979. Hardback with dustjacket. 329 pages. SECONDHAND.
The wild and often inhospitable lands of the far south were amongst those first settled. This is the story of the discoveries and achievements of the men and women who pioneered the far south. Small tear to rear of dust jacket.
A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1979. Hardback with dustjacket. 165 pages. SECONDHAND
The story of the only Spanish expedition to visit New Zealand. Two Spanish corvettes under the command of Captain Alessandro Malaspina visited the entrance to Doubtfull Sound in Feb. 1793. Don Felipe Bauza sailed into the sound in an armed boat, named features and took observations for the first map. The names he bestowed are still in use.
Craig Print Co., Ltd., Invercargill, 1984. Softback. 60 pages. SECONDHAND
A classic work on the history of the human settlement and life in the remote and rugged reagion. Full of facinating characters and interesting facts, fiordland was New Zealand's first fronteer and its last.
A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1976. Hardback with dust jacket. 148 pages. SECONDHAND
A superb blend of some of New Zealand's earliest European history interlaced with stunning pictures of some of the most magnificent scenery on earth.
Craig Printing Co. Ltd., Invercargill, 2002. Hardback, no dust jacket as issued. 171 pages. SECONDHAND
Seventy pictures by thirty artists who visited Otago and Southland between 1773 and the 1890s, a rich visual commentary on the early social and economic history of the two provinces.
John McIndoe, Dunedin, 1979. Hardback with dust jacket. 96 pages. SECONDHAND
The account of how former Taranaki chief Te Puoho, attempting to take southern Ngai Tahu by surprise, led a taua on the long march from Golden Bay to Southland in 1836 and defeat and death at Tuturau.
Otago Heritage Books, Dunedin, 1986. Softback. 100 pages. SECONDHAND
A illustrated history of the remote Maori and European South Westland settlements at Martins Bay and the efforts at gold mining and farming, and timber extraction there.
Craig Printing Co., Ltd., Invercargill, 1988. Hardback with dust jacket. 188 pages. SECONDHAND
Published by the Tuturau School Centennial Committee this is a consolidation of all the history of the district in one volume and includes work from many sources. Small tape repair to cover.
Craig Printing Co. Ltd., Invercargill, 1972. Softback. 208 pages with folding map. SECONDHAND
An early souvenir booklet to the Milford Track from a writer who loved it dearly and new it well. Some of this writing was first published in 1908. This is the forth edition with new material added.
Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd., Christchurch, 1926. Card covers, yapped. 66 pages. SECONDHAND
The author got a job running the Quintin Huts on the Milford Track and pioneered new tracks from Quintin. This is a history of the area from one who knew it best.
A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1971. Hardback with dust jacket. 181 pages. SECONDHAND
The men who built the Milford Road and Homer Tunnel in the 1930s were for the most part victims of the Depression, 'directed' to the job by Government. This is their story.
A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1975. Hardback with dust jacket. 215 pages. SECONDHAND
An illustrated history of Milford Sound, the Milford Track and the Milford Road, including accounts of the first Europeans to visit and other aspects of the history of the area.
Craig Printing Co. Ltd., Invercargill, 2000. Hardback, no dust jacket as issued. 147 pages. SECONDHAND
The history of Wallace and Fiord Counties, the Borough of Riverton and the various town districts within those areas.
Western Southland Historical Committee, Dunedin, 1954. Hardback with dust jacket. 211 pages. SECONDHAND
A book about the lives of women in early Southland of Polynesian, sealing, whaling and pioneer European settlement.
Craig Printing Co. Ltd., Invercargill, 1976. Hardback with dust jacket. 115 pages. SECONDHAND
Some account of the early settlement and development of the Knapdale, Chatton and Otama disrticts of Southland. With photographs of early settlers. Tape repair to spine. Scarce.
Ensign Print, Gore, 1936. Soft cover. 103 pages. SECONDHAND
A history of Invercargill colourfully described in a series of narrative ballads accompanied by historical notes and illustrations.
Craig Printing Co. Ltd., Invercargill, 1988. Hardback with dust jacket. 196 pages. SECONDHAND
The story of Run 111 from the 1850s to the 1980s, the story of people, farming the land, forming communities and facing the challenges of the times.
Craig Printing Co., Ltd., Invercargill, 1983. Hardback with dust jacket. 339 pages. SECONDHAND
A centennial history of the Gore Agricultural and Pastoral Association 1882-1982.
Gore Publishing Co. Ltd. Hardback with dust jacket. 204 pages. SECONDHAND
A comprehensive history of the harbour from the 1820s onwards, a facinating account of one of the oldest ports in New Zealand.
Southland Harbour Board, Bluff, 1976. Hardback with dust jacket. 170 pages. SECONDHAND
Wholers came from the North German Mission Society and established his mission amoungst the Maori on Ruapuke Island in Foveaux Strait. Here he lived in almost complete isolation from the rest of the world, an unforgettable person.
Pegasus Press, Christchurch, 1969. Hardback with dust jacket. 226 pages. SECONDHAND
Greig was a major figure in the maritime history of Southern New Zealand. He was harbourmaster at Invercargill in its boom period and later was captain of the Government schooner Kekeno and made many visits to the Sub-Antarctic islands.
Craig Printing Co. Ltd., Invercargill, 1999. Softback. 196 pages. SECONDHAND
Riding the Greenstone Trail, A 1947 New Zealand Fiordland Adventure. Jennifer Macdonald describes how she and a friend rode on horseback from Cromwell to Martins Bay in 1947 and the ineraction they had with backcountry settlers, Maori and European. Signed by the author, previous owner's bookplate.
Hardback with dust-jacket, illustrated, 132 pages. SECONDHAND
A Life on Gorge River New Zealand's Remotest Family. Robert Long descibes how he dropped out of the rat race in 1980 and went bush at the Gorge River in South Westland. A carver and painter, Long details how he and his wife and teenage children thrive in such an inhospitable location.
Random House, Auckland, 2010. Softback, illustrated. 304 pages. NEW
The Stewart Islanders by Olga Sansom provides a history of the islands from the time of European (Pakeha) settlement, particularly Half Moon Bay, Horse Shoe Bay, Mason Bay and the Norweigian whaling station.
A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1970. Hardback, worn dustjacket, illustrated, maps, 249 pages. SECONDHAND.
An illustrated booklet by a well known writer. One of a series of such tourist souvenirs with matching binding. An edition of 3000 copies. Bagnal H1365.
Whitcombe & Tombs, Christchurch, 1913. Decorative card covers. 36 pages. SECONDHAND
