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Title |
A fabled land : the story of Canterbury's famous Mesopotamia Station |
Author |
Ansley, Bruce |
Author added entry |
Bush, Peter |
Summary |
"The historic Mesopotamia Station is located in mid-Canterbury at the headwaters of the magnificent Rangitata gorge. 'Mesopotamia', named by Samuel Butler in 1860, means 'the land between two rivers': it lies between the Rangitata and Forest Creek rivers. Author Bruce Ansley has captured the spirit of this great sheep station: from the early pioneers who first braved its harsh winters and searing summers to the ingenuity and drive of the present-day owners, the Prouting family ... Peter Bush's photographs, taken over a 50-year period, grace Ansley's story, capturing the great musters of days gone by, the dignity of the shearing teams, the majestic country and the characters who people Mesopotamia's story"--Publisher information. |
Pub Place |
Auckland, N.Z |
Publisher |
Random House New Zealand |
Pub Date |
2012 |
ISBN |
9781877460630 (pbk.) |
Physical Description |
331 p. : il. (chiefly col.), maps (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm |
Search Terms |
Mesopotamia Station, Canterbury |
LC Subject Headings |
Mesopotamia Station (N.Z) - History Prouting family |
Call# |
636.3 ANS |
Catalogue Number |
2012/173.01 |