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ROSS, J O'C - This Stern Coast : The Story of the Charting of the New Zealand Coast

Title: This Stern Coast : The Story of the Charting of the New Zealand Coast
Description: New Zealand, A. H. & A. W. Reed. 1969, First Edition. Hard Cover with dust jacket, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The full story of the mapping by maritime survey of New Zealand coastal waters from the charts of Tasman, D’Urville and Cook to the RNZN survey vessels of the 1960s. Written by Rear Admiral Ross it charts not only our Country but the unknown dangers and trials the sailors faced. CONDITION Blue bds have edge wear but mostly very good, 277 pages with numerous illus, maps and b/w photos. Bright and crisp copy with musty odour, DJ is unworn. Good/Good.

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Price: US$ 20.00 Seller: Ariel Books
- Book number: 14841

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