Explorer Douglas by John Pascoe (8 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 320p Revised edition Fading spine VG- Near Fine With illustrations, the revised edition of this study of Charlie Douglas and the exploration of the West Coast, with new illustrations and material.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. xviii (2p) 331p Reprint edition Cloth binding Owner's name frnt paste-down With maps, drawings and illustrations, a study of the papers of Charles Douglas and his days in Westland, especially exploring the ranges of South Westland.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1969 Reprint in very clean condition. Some minor light edge wear to the jacket. Charlie Douglas—nicknamed Mr Explorer Douglas—was one of the most remarkable early European explorers of New Zealand's South Westland. From 1867 to 1916 he lived almost entirely in the region's remote valleys, glaciers, and river systems, mapping and recording terrain that was then scarcely known. His observations of geography, weather, flora, fauna, and the rapid decline of native birdlife were unusually perceptive, and his dry, self‑effacing humour runs through his journals.…

Super octavo, 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 will reduce your overall postage costs.…

8vo, xx + 331pp. Original blue buckram in predmoniantly green dustwrapper, slightly rubbed and worn at corners and edges. Very slight spotting on top edge text block. b/w and full colour illustrations on plates. End-paper maps of south island. A very good copy.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. "Charlie Douglas ranks as one of the great early European explorers of New Zealand. From 1867 to 1916 the Scottish-born Douglas lived on the west coast of the South Island, spending most of his time exploring, surveying and mapping the coast, the bush and the mountainous inland regions, in hazardous conditions, often for little or no pay. Many years later the noted mountaineer and writer John Pascoe rediscovered and preserved many of Douglas's writings and sketches." Much sort after title. CONDITION Blue cloth with bright gilt title, map eps, pp xviii 331with numerous photo illus and 4 maps. Copy is tight and crisp name at top of front ep. Light nicotine spotting to cover and end pages. Bright and crisp copy of very scarce first printing Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Mr. Explorer Douglas by John Pascoe. Publisher: A H & A W Reed, Wellington, New Zealand, 1969, First Edition. Very good hardback with jacket. Blue cloth boards are marked/mottled with a little rubbing and bumping, no inscriptions, sellotape marks to end-papers, binding firm; pages very good, minor marks. Jacket is rubbed; creased; marked and chipped with tear on flap, and fading to spine. 331 pages , illustrated. Scottish-born Charlie Douglas ranks as one of the great early European explorers of New Zealand. From 1867 to 1916 he recorded the geography and topography of South Westland, its ecology and conservation, at a time when this was scarcely known. This book is a revised edition of the 1957 account of Douglas by John Pascoe. A third of it details Douglas' life and the rest presents Douglas' own journals and sketches. ALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. All books are sent with free courier postage within New Zealand.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. 331 pages, tape ghosts.