Published by Forgotten Books, 2024
ISBN 10: 1332174221 ISBN 13: 9781332174225
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book uncovers the rich history of Otago Harbour in New Zealand, from its humble beginnings as a sheltered valley to its transformation into a thriving port. The author delves into the diverse cast of characters who shaped its destiny, including Maori tribes, European explorers, whalers, and early settlers. Through detailed accounts and captivating anecdotes, the book explores the different eras that have influenced the harbour's evolution. From the arrival of Captain Cook in 1770 to the establishment of whaling stations in the 1830s, the harbor has witnessed both peaceful trade and violent confrontations. The book also sheds light on the role of pilots and their daring feats in guiding vessels through treacherous waters. This book not only provides a comprehensive historical record but also offers insights into the complex relationship between humans and the environment. It highlights the impact of human activities, such as whaling, on the natural world and demonstrates how the harbor's unique geography has influenced the lives of those who have lived and worked along its shores. The book concludes by underscoring the enduring significance of Otago Harbour as a vital lifeline for the province of Otago, connecting it to the wider world and playing a pivotal role in its social, economic, and cultural development. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1332174221 ISBN 13: 9781332174225
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1332174221 ISBN 13: 9781332174225
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Sagwan Press, 2018
ISBN 10: 1376686066 ISBN 13: 9781376686067
Seller: booksXpress, Bayonne, NJ, U.S.A.
Soft Cover. Condition: new.
Publication Date: 2023
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 36 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.
Published by Sagwan Press, 2015
ISBN 10: 1296898768 ISBN 13: 9781296898762
Seller: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Published by Reed, 1937
Seller: Vintage Books of Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand
First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. (frontis) 23p (1p) Fading spine Raupo Reader No 21, Maori in and around Otago Harbour, then the whalers, scarce.
Published by AH & AW Reed (nd but c1935), 1935
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
Small octavo, patterned green & red light card stapled wrappers, 24pp, illus, VG (light fading to spine and edges of covers, light central vertical crease to whole booklet).
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Feb 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 1376686066 ISBN 13: 9781376686067
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
Published by SAGWAN PR, 2018
ISBN 10: 1376686066 ISBN 13: 9781376686067
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Condition: New.
Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Aug 2015, 2015
ISBN 10: 1296898768 ISBN 13: 9781296898762
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Published by SWING, 2015
ISBN 10: 1296898768 ISBN 13: 9781296898762
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Gebunden. Condition: New.