Opawa: The Outpost on the Banks of the Heathcote: The Colourful History of One of Christchurch's Oldest Settlements

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Author(s): Noel Gillespie

Canterbury | Secondhand

A local history of the Opawa settlement near Christchurch. Material for the book comes from published works and family histories. First published 2007.


Second hand.


"Opawa was a swamp waste high in high ferns and tutu, with two rivers and tracks roughly cut by the surveyors. It was their strength and purpose, and whatever achievements they could make in this young country."

"Opawa was a swamp waste high in high ferns and tutu, with two rivers and tracks roughly cut by the surveyors. It was their strength and purpose, and whatever achievements they could make in this young country."


VG. Some page edges are slightly bumped and creased. Minor marks on back cover.


Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9780473124045
  • : N. Gillespie
  • : N. Gillespie
  • : 01 January 2007
  • : 300x210mm
  • : United States
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Noel Gillespie
  • : Paperback
  • : 993.83
  • : 325
  • : Australasian & Pacific history
  • : illustrations