Hardback, first edition 1986, 250pages, very good condition, gift card sticked on front end page

A comprehensive look at the world of the Kauri, from its early exploitation for spars, timber and gum to the present day conservation and renewal.

Contents:

Quest for the Kauri
The Magnificent Tree
First encounters
Axe, saw and Fire
The Ways of and Industry
The Bushman Tradition
Signs of Disaster
The Waipoua Affair
Controversy and Settlement
Manaia and Warawara
The Kauri record
The Great Tree
The Environmental Issues
Policies for Conservation
Appendixes