Sunset to sunrise : an illustrated history of New Zealand's lighthouses / captain Timothy Nicol.

By:

Nicol, Timothy [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Auckland : New Holland Publishers, 2018. Description: 314 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cmISBN:

9781869665067
1869665066

Subject(s):

Lighthouses -- New Zealand -- History

DDC classification:

387.155 23

LOC classification:

VK1212 .N536 2018

Summary: This fascinating history of all of New Zealand's lighthouses, as well as stories of hardship and perseverance endured by stout-hearted keepers and their families, will captivate the reader and give insight of a bygone age when men and women strove against the elements to preserve the safety of mariners as well as maintaining these magnificent structures. Together with historical details, this beautifully presented book commemorates the tales of hardship and endurance scarcely believable in today's world. Original photography and current maps are included to assist every enthusiast to relive the amazing tales and stories in the book.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Non-Fiction - New Zealand	Waimate Non-Fiction	Non Fiction	387.155 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Not For Loan	Not for loan		A00774844

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This fascinating history of all of New Zealand's lighthouses, as well as stories of hardship and perseverance endured by stout-hearted keepers and their families, will captivate the reader and give insight of a bygone age when men and women strove against the elements to preserve the safety of mariners as well as maintaining these magnificent structures. Together with historical details, this beautifully presented book commemorates the tales of hardship and endurance scarcely believable in today's world. Original photography and current maps are included to assist every enthusiast to relive the amazing tales and stories in the book.

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