Big country of the South Island; north of the Rangitata

by Peter Newton

A handsome book from A.H. & A.W. green cloth over boards in dustjacket. 260 pp. B&w photo illustrations and a map. Peter Newton records the long histories of the region's great sheep farming locales as he tours the sites, speaking with those who work at the stations. His book is rich in incident and detail, capturing the changes sheep farming faced in the late 20th century.

260 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1973