City of the Plains. A History of Hastings (M B Boyd, ..., Tauranga in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty for sale

NF/NF. 1st. 24.5cm By 16cm. A very fine publication of its type covering the history, development, industrial and economic factors and those elements which go to make up a now thriving city, which has experienced its times of uncertainty and adversity, including the massive Hawkes Bay earthquake of 1931. Very little, if anything, of note has been overlooked in this 464 page, excellently produced volume. Illustrations include dozens of b/w photos, art, cartoons, plans, tables. Endpaper maps. Comprehansive list of sources and index. Brown hard covers with gilt spine titles excellent, ditto colour pict DJ. Extended gift insc opposite title page to former owner from City Council, Chamber of Commerce"and people of Hastings."
City of the Plains. A History of Hastings (M B Boyd, Illustrated by Photos, Plans, Tables Etc)
Author
M B Boyd, Illustrated by Photos, Plans, Tables Etc
Title
City of the Plains. A History of Hastings
Publisher name
Hastings NZ: Victoria University Press/Hastings City Council, 1984, Hastings NZ
Shipping time
2 - 4 days
Publication year
1984
Edition
First edition
Binding type
Hard cover
Vendor name
BOPBooks
Vendor rating
Key words
Nz Regional History, Hastings, Hawkes Bay Photos, Plans, Tables Etc 0-86473-022-5
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