Wellington Prospect: Survey of a City 1840–1970 by N. L. McLeod and B. H. Farland
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About this book
A wide-ranging portrait of Wellington's development from 1840 to 1970, bringing together contributions on the city's early history, people, civic life, education, culture, commerce and transport. Edited by N. L. McLeod and B. H. Farland, with illustrations by Rodger Harrison, this volume offers a period perspective on New Zealand's capital and its communities.
Hicks Smith & Sons, Wellington, 1970. Hardcover with dust jacket. 231 pages. English. ISBN-10: 0456005102; ISBN-13: 9780456005101.
Condition: Dust jacket has rubbing, edge wear, chips and small tears, particularly around the spine ends and corners. Pages are age-toned. Previous owner's name in red ink on the title page.
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