The story of the Hauraki Gulf : discovery, transformation, restoration / Raewyn Peart.
"An environmental, social and cultural history of our association with the Hauraki Gulf tells the story of the gulf through three layers: the underlying narrative that is largely based on published sources; people's reminiscences, based on their memories of the gulf over their lifetimes. F...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Auckland, New Zealand :
David Bateman Ltd.,
2016.
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| Summary: | "An environmental, social and cultural history of our association with the Hauraki Gulf tells the story of the gulf through three layers: the underlying narrative that is largely based on published sources; people's reminiscences, based on their memories of the gulf over their lifetimes. For these, the author interviewed over 60 people whose lives have intersected with the Hauraki Gulf in various ways; over 400 images, both numerous historical photographs and drawings as well as contemporary photographs and specially commissioned maps."--Publisher's description. |
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| Physical Description: | 368 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps ; 30 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1869539400 9781869539405 |