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Travel in New Zealand, the Island Dominion: Its Life and Scenery, Pleasure-Routes and Sport

Travel in New Zealand, the Island Dominion: Its Life and Scenery, Pleasure-Routes and Sport

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Australia & OceaniaSports GeneralAustralia & Oceania

ISBN10: 1026046432
ISBN13: 9781026046432
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 200
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Travel in New Zealand, the Island Dominion; Its Life and Scenery, Pleasure-Routes and Sport (Vol. II: The South Island) provides a vivid and comprehensive exploration of the natural beauty and cultural life of New Zealand's southern reaches. Written by James Cowan, one of the country's most prominent early 20th-century chroniclers, this volume serves as both a descriptive travelogue and a historical survey. The work guides readers through the majestic peaks of the Southern Alps, the intricate coastlines of the fjords, and the pastoral expanses that define the region's unique geography.

Cowan meticulously details the pleasure-routes of the era, highlighting the growth of tourism and the diverse sporting activities-from alpine climbing to trout fishing-that drew visitors to the South Island. Beyond the landscape, the book captures the character of the Island Dominion, documenting the lives of its people and the development of its towns and industries. With its focus on the intersection of scenery, sport, and social history, Travel in New Zealand remains an invaluable resource for understanding the identity and allure of the South Island during a transformative period in its history.

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