Waitakere Ranges: Ranges Of Inspiration - Nature, History, Culture

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.…