100 Days That Mapped a Nation by Graeme Lay

$65.00 NZD

Category: NZ History | Reading Level: new

October 2019 marks the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s first landfall in New Zealand. One Hundred Days that Mapped a Nation marks this historic occasion by looking at Cook’s intrepid journeys to New Zealand and the Pacific that were unprecedented for the time and had such far-reach ing consequences. His initial voyage on the Endeavour was focused on observing the transit of Venus to gather information to help with nautical navigation and as a result he had on board astronomer Charles Green, naturalists Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander and later artist William Hodges. This has left a legacy of first-hand accounts and artworks that bring alive the impressions of Cook and his crew, and what they experienced in their early encounters with the inhabitants and their reactions to the exotic landscape. Ships logs, journal entries, maps and illustrations help to build a vivid portrait of the places and people encountered by Cook, recording his impressions and those of some of the talented men who accompanied him. It also looks at the challenges of the voyages, from preventing scurvy to finding adequate provisions. Highly illustrated with a lively but authoritative text by Graeme Lay, this book is the definitive celebration of a remarkable achievement. In the 100 days Captain Cook spent here on three separate voyages he managed to charter the coastline of New Zealand, literally putting the country on the map. ...Show more

A Distant Feast: The Origins of New Zealand's Cuisine by Tony Simpson

$34.95 NZD

Category: Cook Books | Reading Level: very good

THE ORIGINS OF NEW ZEALAND'S cuisine can be traced back to our nineteenth-centary immigrant ancestors. Bringing with them a tradition based on an annual agricultural cycle, they were confronted with not only reversed seasons but plentiful fertile land and a generally warmer climate. This abundance combi ned with the strong traditions of the immigrants produced a cuisine baed on a wide choice of meats, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, and characterised by plenty and hospitality.Drawing on wealth of published and unpublished material, Tony Simpson examines in deatil the development of our cuisine and domestic culture over the past two centuries.Illustrated throughout with traditional recipes and line drawings, A Distant Feast provides a fascinating overview of the place of food in the lives of New Zealanders. ...Show more

A History of Gold-Mining in New Zealand by J.H.M. Salmon

$80.00 NZD

Category: NZ History

Softback. 315 pages. NEW.

A Lucky Landing by ROGERS, Anna

$37.50 NZD

Category: NZ History

A Wild Wind from the North: Hongi Hika's 1823 Invasion of Rotorua by Don Stafford

$39.99 NZD

Category: NZ History

Hongi Hika's invasion of the Rotorua area in 1823 is one of the most dramatic and daring assaults in New Zealand history. Armed with muskets, Hongi's forces had roamed the North Island seeking utu (revenge) for past slights. Te Arawa, inland and with their island stronghold of Mokoia on Lake Rotorua, fe lt impregnable. They did not count on Hongi's determination - which led to an epic portage of canoes to the lake shores, from which an attack on Mokoia became inevitable. A Wild Wind from the North not only tells the story with Stafford's flair and sense of drama, but is also richly illustrated, including modern photos of the locations depicted. Launch of the book in 2007 occasioned a major meeting of Ngapuhi and Te Arawa that aided reconciliation for the past conflict. ...Show more

Among Secret Beauties: A Memoir of Mountaineering in New Zealand and the Himalayas by Brian Wilkins

$45.00 NZD

Category: NZ History | Reading Level: Fine

Climbing entered the world stage in the 1950s: this was the era that produced not only Sir Edmund Hillary but a strong body of world-class New Zealand climbers. In this important and dramatic book Brian Wilkins, who was part of the adventure, shares his experiences of climbing in the Southern Alps and t he Himalayas. During the NZ Alpine Club expedition to the Himalayas in 1954, the year after Everest, Wilkins was the climber most closely associated with Hillary. Hillary's two narrow escapes from death during the expedition saw Wilkins in a unique position to gauge the character and actions of this legendary figure at a formative stage in the famous climber's career. Wilkins' New Zealand climbing includes the first ascent of the North-East Ridge of Mt Aspiring, a gripping drama of survival, human endurance and a test of the ethics of mountaineering. In this account he also submits the writings of his contemporaries to robust critical attention, writing with warm gentle humour, honesty and insight. ...Show more

An Accidental Utopia?: Social Mobility and the Social Foundations of an Egalitarian Society, 1880-1940 by Erik Olssen et al

$50.00 NZD

Category: NZ History

This is the first systematic analysis of the urban social structure in New Zealand. By focusing on the three major forms of mobility marital, work life, and intergenerational this work identifies the distinctive forms taken by the capitalist class structure in urban New Zealand during the formative hist orical period of 1890-1940. By placing the analysis deep within the context of a particular community Dunedin's southern suburbs this book also identifies in rich detail the complex occupational pathways, their meanings, and the way in which shifts in the mobility pattern both reflect and explain changes in political behaviour. This unique discovery provides the book with one of its most stimulating themes. The authors also develop a comparative theme, showing that New Zealand was more fluid than England, if not always as open as the United States. This analysis also underlines the importance of size and scale not only to this topic, but to sociology and history in general ...Show more

An Illustrated History of the Treaty of Waitangi by Claudia Orange

$120.00 NZD

Category: NZ History

This account begins before the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 and tells the story to the present day. This edition covers the challenges and settlements of the last decade of the 20th century, and includes photographs, paintings and drawings. Copies of the Treaty are included.

Aotearoa: The New Zealand Story by Gavin Bishop

$40.00 NZD

Category: NZ History

Over a thousand years ago, the wind, sea currents and stars brought people to the islands that became known as Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud. Navigate your way through this sumptuously illustrated story of New Zealand. Explore the defining moments of our history, captured by celebrated chil dren's book creator Gavin Bishop, from the Big Bang right through to what might happen tomorrow. Discover Maori legends, layers of meaning and lesser-known facts. A truly special book, Aotearoa- The New Zealand Storydeserves a space on every bookshelf, to be taken off and pored over, thumbed and treasured, time and again. NZ Listener 50 Best Books for Kids 2017 The SaplingBest Books List 2017 ...Show more

Beacon in the Harbour: The Living Springs Story by Joseph Aldridge

$29.99 NZD

Category: NZ History

Living Springs has been a well of blessing for the Canterbury community for more than 40 years. Beacon in the Harbour tells the amazing story from the early days of the founders through to the present time.This inspiring tale of faith has long been legendary within Canterbury Christian circles but the f ull details have never been formally told... until now.The vision of Living Springs has continued to inspire people, and today a new generation aims to build on the foundations laid by the founders. The future is exciting, but much can be learned from the past. "Beacon in the Harbour" tells the Living Springs story from it's conception in the early 70's to the present day, through all it's highs and lows.The book includes a well researched history of the local area and the fascinating story of Gerald O'Farrell, the millionaire developer who wanted to buy Living Springs. Peppered with dozens of personal stories and hundreds of photos throughout, Beacon in the Harbour is laid-out in a coffee table style and will be a beautiful addition to any book collection. Hardcover Book - 176 pages ...Show more

Between Rivers: The Manawatu by Bettina Anderson

$75.95 NZD

Category: NZ History

A sumptuous exploration of the unseen, fleeting beauty of the Manawatu. This exhibition 'between pages' strives to capture the true spirit of a small slice of Aotearoa in a unique and compelling way. Photography by David Lupton and story by Bettina Anderson.

Black Jersey - Silver Fern Tom Ellison: First Maori to Captain the All Blacks by Denis Dwyer

$29.95 NZD

Category: NZ History

Tom Ellison is the man behind the black jersey and silver fern of the All Blacks. He was the "Mr Rugby" of his era, a tremendous player who captained the All Blacks in 1893 (the first Maori to do so), captained, coached and selected teams, developed the role of the wing-forward which was to give New Zea land an enduring advantage and wrote one of the fifi rst instructional books on rugby. His views were respected nationally and he was widely quoted. His story is rich in individuals and incident. His great-grandfather was chief Taiaroa of Ngai Tahu, his grandfather Edward Weller the whaler of Otakou and his father Raniera the discoverer of gold at Maori Point on the Shotover River. Tom Ellison went from Te Aute College to Wellington to become one of the fifi rst Maori lawyers. He had a myriad of interests and brought energy and fresh vision to them all. This is the story of his life. ...Show more