{"product_id":"the-wonderland-of-the-antipodes-by-j-ernest-tinne-1873","title":"THE WONDERLAND OF THE ANTIPODES","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE WONDERLAND OF THE ANTIPODES: And other Sketches of Travel in the North Island of New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby J. Ernest Tinne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003eFormat: medium cloth board hardcover \u003cbr\u003ePublished: Sampson Low, Marston, Low, and Searle 1873\u003cbr\u003eSize (mm): 175 w x 250 h x 20 d\u003cbr\u003ePages: 124\u003cbr\u003eSKU: A4\/2605\/U463\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA historical travelogue written and published in London in 1873 detailing an account of Tinne's travels across the North Island of New Zealand during the colonial era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on the \"wonders\" of the North Island, distinguishing its unique landscapes from the more \"English-looking\" South Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTinne describes the hot springs, geysers, and volcanic features of the Taupo and Rotorua regions, which were then gaining international fame. As a Victorian-era traveler, Tinne reflects on the \"semi-tropical\" vegetation and the \"novelty\" of the environment to British visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes monochrome images fine line illustrations and maps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst image for illustrative purposes only - not actual item.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with light wear on covers and page edges, stamped, notations on some pages, light marks on end papers, pages clean with the odd mark. Images depict all need to know detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS\u003cbr\u003eScarce See our other similar listings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicorn Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55452738552100,"sku":null,"price":179.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1901\/6740\/files\/136890.jpg?v=1782982263","url":"https:\/\/unicornbooks.co.nz\/products\/the-wonderland-of-the-antipodes-by-j-ernest-tinne-1873","provider":"Unicorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}