Isbn: 9780947506704 - rush to riches: kauri and gold (the nz, band 3) (6 Ergebnisse)

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Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Very close to new copy. The discovery of gold in New Zealand in the 1800s led thousands of people to rush to overnight tent towns set among isolated mountains and rivers. In the north, vast forests of giant kauri trees cloaked the land. Yet now only a tiny fraction of the trees survive in threatened forests, and many goldmining settlements are just ghost towns. Rush to Riches tells the story of how mining for gold and felling the kauri forests helped found New Zealand, with both Māori and new immigrants involved in these new industries. The tales in this book. (Publisher).…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Colonising New Zealand was as much of a search for wealth as an imperial venture. Rush to Riches: Kauri and Gold explains the history and processes of the gold and kauri industries, and introduces famous characters who toiled to make it rich. Plentiful illustrations and information boxes explain how these industries have shaped our society and left their mark on our environment.…

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorGordon Ell was a writer and publisher with a lifelong interest in New Zealand s natural and historic heritage. He wrote more than 30 books for adults and children. Gordon passed away in April 2021.