A History of NZ Scows and Their Trades

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This beautifully presented book covers the contribution the 140 New Zealand scows made to all aspects of the growth of the nation, its industry and society. The result of 15 years dedicated research and lifetime of enthusiasm, this book contains personal and family recollections, and many anecdotes from by scow sailors – capturing and recording for posterity, a formative era long passed. Many of the photos are in print for the first time and several well-known NZ seafaring personalities granted permission for the use of their archival material. Case-bound, 336 pages, 297mm x 240mm landscape, full colour, matt-art paper. NZ$100 RRP Available from Capital Books, 110 Featherston Street, Wellington. Tel:- (04) 473 9358  e-mail:-  info@capitalbooks.co.nz

Published by Captain Teach Press, Auckland