The Life & Times Of John Pascoe Fawkner

C.P. Billot

Published by Hyland House, 1985

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C.P. Billot, Hyland House. Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Very good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight. Clean text. A richly detailed biographical work, this tribute chronicles the remarkable life of John Pascoe, one of New Zealand's most celebrated mountaineers, photographers, and writers of the twentieth century. John Pascoe's New Zealand: The Life and Times of a Great New Zealander by Billot presents an intimate portrait of a man whose passion for the New Zealand landscape - particularly its rugged Southern Alps - shaped both his personal identity and his lasting cultural legacy. With an admiring yet grounded tone, the narrative details Pascoe's pioneering alpine expeditions, his prolific literary output, and his influential work as a government archivist, illustrating how one individual's dedication helped define a national sense of place. The biography draws on a wealth of historical material to uncover the personal and professional dimensions of Pascoe's character, situating him firmly within the broader story of New Zealand's cultural and outdoor heritage.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Life & Times Of John Pascoe Fawkner
• Publisher: Hyland House
• Publication Date: 1985
• Binding: Hardback
• Book Type: Hardback