Taking the Bar : A History of Kaiapoi Port

No signatures.; 168 pages + 19 colour illustrations on 4 plate leaves. Large format softcover book. Page dimensions: 296 x 209mm. Numerous black and white photographic illustrations. "A detailed account of the port at Kaiapoi has been long overdue. In 2017, the Kaiapoi Maritime Heritage Trust decided it was time to record over 160 years of shipping and boating on the Waimakariri and Kaiapoi Rivers. 'Taking the bar' begins with early 19th Century accounts of Ngai Tahu commerce before the arrival of European settlers anda continues the Kaiapoi story up to the present day. This is a lively account of human endeavour on an often wild river with a difficult and dangerous entrance which could defeat even the best of ship's masters and crews. Profusely illustrated, with anecdotes and footnotes, 'Taking the bar' makes a significant contribution to North Canterbury history." - from blue on rear cover.

Product Info

ISBN: 047341631X

ISBN-13: 9780473416317

Publisher: Kaiapoi Maritime Heritage Trust

Year: (2017)

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

First Edition

Seller Info

RenaissanceBooks

Address: PO Box 335 Dunedin, Not Required

Website: https://renaissancebooks.co.nz

Country: New Zealand