ISBN: 9780476005204 (3 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The western edge of the city of Auckland is flanked by the forested Waitakere Ranges. In thirty minutes from the centre of the city one can be in the tranquility of forest wilderness. Maori came and occupied the fringes of the great Forest of Tiriwa, Europeans came and milled the kauri, timber used to build ships and dwellings in the cities of the Pacific Rim, but remnants were saved. Today the forest is again thrusting skyward and new generations of people are appreciating beauty, once nearly lost. The story of the Waitakere Ranges is written by many authors who tell us from various points of view, what it is about the Ranges that they love and value. The book contains essays on the natural history, asserting the fascination and intrinsic value of the wildlife and proposing ideas to enhance it. DJ; Large; Heavy. Moisture damage to boards and inside of DJ. Small tear to DJ top of spine. Owner's inscription on paste-down. Very large and heavy (3.2kg) - extra postage likely required. 542 pages.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. 1st Edition. A good clean copy with light bruising to the leading corners. The jacket has a little light shelf wear and a repaired closed tear. The western edge of the city of Auckland is flanked by the forested Waitakere Ranges. In thirty minutes from the centre of the city one can be in the tranquility of forest wilderness. Maori came and occupied the fringes of the great Forest of Tiriwa, Europeans came and milled the kauri, timber used to build ships and dwellings in the cities of the Pacific Rim, but remnants were saved. Today the forest is again thrusting skyward and new generations of people are appreciating beauty, once nearly lost. The story of the Waitakere Ranges is written by many authors who tell us from various points of view, what it is about the Ranges that they love and value. The book contains essays on the natural history, asserting the fascination and intrinsic value of the wildlife and proposing ideas to enhance it. Other essays tell the history, both the destruction and conservation of the great forest and the lives of the people who settled here. Maori past is presented as a poetic essay about the place names in history and legend. The Ranges environment has inspired some of New Zealand's most celebrated poets, writers and artists, so the book concludes with the reproduction of works of art, poetry and prose that are identified with the area.…

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Hardback Edition. 315 x 250mm. pp. 542. English text. Large and well illustrated volume examining the nature, history and culture of the Waitakere Ranges. Colour and black and white photographic illustrations and duagrams. Bound in original black boards. Housed in pictorial dust jacket. A few light marks and bumps, otherwise clean. Binding strong. No ownership inscription or underlining. 3kg. Extra postage. …