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| Shopify Unique ID: | 15430510739748 |
| SKU: | A5/2611/UXXX |
| Trademe Reference: | PR1407 (2220) |
| Category: |
New Zealand History: (South Is) Towns, Cities, Regions New Zealand History: Early Maori & Colonial |
| New / Used: | Used |
Description
BEYOND THE MARBLE MOUNTAIN: Tales of Early Golden Bay, Motueka and Nelson
by J. Halket Millar
DESCRIPTION
Format: small ]hardcover with dust jacket
Published: R. Lucas & Son 1948, 1st edition
Size (mm): 150 w x 225 h x 15 d
Pages: 155
SKU: A5/2611/UXXX
ABOUT
Compiling a brilliant series of historical columns originally featured in the Nelson Evening Mail.
This work stands as an essential chronicle of early European settlement, pioneering struggles, and local legends across the top of the South Island—specifically tracking the rugged development of Golden Bay, Motueka, and the greater Nelson district.
From early maritime arrivals and cross-cultural encounters to the raw realities of carving out homesteads in the wilderness, Millar captures the true spirit of the region with immense detail and storytelling flair.
No images.
Includes a newspaper cutting photograph taped top the front end paper.
CONDITION
Immaculate with only light wear on dust jacket, faint marks end papers, pages otherwise as new, no stamps or inscriptions.
IMAGES
Are of the actual item and depict all need to know detail.
REMARKS
Scarce
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