From Tussock to Tourists : The Story of the Central Canterbury High Country
Author(s): David Relph
The Waimakariri, the Rakaia, the Rangitata - the catchments of these mighty rivers make up the magnificent high country of central Canterbury. From Tussocks To Tourists explores and explains: the formation of its landforms; the infamous norwester gales and dramatic snowfalls; the unique ecosystems; the early explorers and first pastoral runs; the big sheep stations that have been the heart of the high country for nearly 150 years; the trans-alpine road and railway sagas; the development of tourism; conservation and land tenure; art and literature inspiration. First published March 2007.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Canterbury University Press
- : Canterbury University Press
- : 01 March 2007
- : 280mm X 210mm
- : New Zealand
- : books
Special Fields
- : David Relph
- : Paperback
- : 1st Edition
- : 993.8
- : Near Fine
- : 168
- : illustrations