{"product_id":"travel-in-new-zealand-the-island-dominion-its-life-and-scenery-pleasure-routes-and-sport-9781026046432","title":"Travel in New Zealand, the Island Dominion: Its Life and Scenery, Pleasure-Routes and Sport","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): James Cowan\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Australia \u0026amp; Oceania\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Travel in New Zealand, the Island Dominion; Its Life and Scenery, Pleasure-Routes and Sport\" (Vol. II: The South Island) provides a vivid and comprehensive exploration of the natural beauty and cultural life of New Zealand's southern reaches. Written by James Cowan, one of the country's most prominent early 20th-century chroniclers, this volume serves as both a descriptive travelogue and a historical survey. The work guides readers through the majestic peaks of the Southern Alps, the intricate coastlines of the fjords, and the pastoral expanses that define the region's unique geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCowan meticulously details the \"pleasure-routes\" of the era, highlighting the growth of tourism and the diverse sporting activities-from alpine climbing to trout fishing-that drew visitors to the South Island. Beyond the landscape, the book captures the character of the \"Island Dominion,\" documenting the lives of its people and the development of its towns and industries. With its focus on the intersection of scenery, sport, and social history, \"Travel in New Zealand\" remains an invaluable resource for understanding the identity and allure of the South Island during a transformative period in its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47886946042007,"sku":"9781026046432","price":2828.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781026046432.webp?v=1781155569","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/travel-in-new-zealand-the-island-dominion-its-life-and-scenery-pleasure-routes-and-sport-9781026046432","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}