Author(s): Grahame Anderson

NZ Maritime | Secondhand

Considers Wellington Harbour's geological evolution, its Maori history, the first European settlers, the end of the sailing ship era, the coming of steamships, ferries, navigation aids and wharves, the reclamation of land and construction of buildings and devotes a chapter to weather. 

Contains a magnificent array of photographs, paintings, drawings, charts and diagrams. 

Shelf wear to dj with a tear near the top spine. 

Very tidy interior.