Alan Diack (7 results)

Quarto spiral bound softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.

Octavo softcover Nr. FINE; all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

Signed Softcover octavo (VG+) ; all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Forgotten Flood has been described as one of the worst in New Zealand's history. This book is presented as a diary of events and the author was directly involved throughout. It highlights the rescue and feeding of stranded livestock and pet animals as well as on dramatic human rescue event. It has a powerful animal welfare focus with narrative and photographs of the dramatic rescue of some 7,400 head of cattle and 6,200 head of sheep from possible drowning. The Taiere Plain was flooded for over two months and the Momona Airport closed for 53 days. 56 pages.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. 84p Author signed, with maps and illustrations, how four new breeds of exotic sheep were transported from the UK to New Zealand in 1972. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 56p Signed by the author, with illustrations, a description of the development of this widespread flooding event and the rescue of farm and other animals on the Taieri Plain. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Two shepherds who lost their sheep a true and historical story surrounding the importation of four new breeds of exotic sheep from Great Britain and Republic of Ireland to New Zealand in 1972 by Alan R. Diack. Publisher: Montana Reflections 2007, first edition. Very good softback, no inscriptions, minor shelf-wear. 84 pages, illustrated.