New Zealand Plants and Their Story
Author : Leonard Cockayne
Publisher :
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 22,61 MB
Release : 1910
Category : Botany
ISBN :
The Meaning Of Trees
Author : Robert Vennell
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,8 MB
Release : 2019-04-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1775491617
Book Description
The history and use of New Zealand's native plants A guide and gift book in equal measure, this treasure of a book pays homage to New Zealand's native plant species. The Meaning of Trees tells the story of plants and people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Beautifully illustrated with botanical drawings, paintings and photographs, it shows us how a globally unique flora has been used for food, medicine, shelter, spirituality and science. From Jurassic giants to botanical oddballs - these are our wonderful native and endemic plants, in an exquisite hardback edition.
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 48,96 MB
Release : 1970-08
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand
Author : Andrew Crowe
Publisher :
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 14,33 MB
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Botany
ISBN : 9780143019220
Book Description
A practical field guide to New Zealand's native edible plants. Over 190 trees, shrubs, herbs, ferns, mushrooms, lichens and seaweeds are described in detail in this useful and attractive book, with information on which part is edible and when, how plants have been utilised, particularly by Maori, their nutritional value, and where they can be found. In a separate section, Andrew Crowe also describes important poisonous plants that are native to New Zealand or are likely to be confused with the edible plants. Illustrated with line drawings and colour photographs, this informative book will be of interest to trampers, botanists and all who appreciate New Zealand's native flora.
The History of New Zealand
Author : Tom Brooking
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 15,5 MB
Release : 2004-06-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0313058490
Book Description
With its closest neighbor some 1,200 miles away, New Zealand is one of the most geographically isolated countries in the world. Its remoteness led to its relatively late settlement. Brooking traces New Zealand from its earliest Maori settlers to issues in 2003, covering intertribal relations, the effects of European contact, the challenges of globalization, and more. The volume includes a timeline of historical events, biographical entries of notable people in the history of New Zealand, a glossary of Maori terms, and a bibliographic essay. With its closest neighbor some 1,200 miles away, New Zealand is one of the most geographically isolated countries in the world. Its remoteness led to its relatively late settlement. Brooking traces New Zealand from its earliest Maori settlers to issues in 2003, covering intertribal relations, the effects of European contact, the challenges of globalization, and more. The volume includes a timeline of historical events, biographical entries of notable people in the history of New Zealand, a glossary of Maori terms, and a bibliographic essay. This concise, engagingly written volume is ideal for students and general interest readers seeking information on New Zealand's history.
The Naturalisation of Animals and Plants in New Zealand
Author : George M. Thomson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 23,94 MB
Release : 2011-05-19
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1108108318
Book Description
A 1922 study of the introduction and spread of non-native plants and animals in New Zealand since the 1770s.
Manual of the New Zealand Flora
Author : Thomas Frederick Cheeseman
Publisher :
Page : 1308 pages
File Size : 26,84 MB
Release : 1925
Category : Botany
ISBN :
Book Description
Historical Dictionary of New Zealand
Author : Janine Hayward
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 25,68 MB
Release : 2025-01-07
Category : History
ISBN : 1538184699
Book Description
The Historical Dictionary of New Zealand, Fourth Edition provides a broad introduction to New Zealand, as well as rich detail about the people, events, laws, concepts, and institutions that have shaped New Zealand history. This is done through a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 800 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about New Zealand.
The Maori Division of Time
Author : Elsdon Best
Publisher :
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 46,10 MB
Release : 1922
Category : Chronology, Māori
ISBN :
Book Description
Excerpt from The Maori Division of Time In his interesting work entitled Neolithic Dew-ponds and Cattleways A.J. Hubbard wrote as follows: Early man naturally measured the year from the ripening of the crops of one year to the corresponding period in the succeeding year.
Dominion Museum Monograph
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 33,46 MB
Release : 1922
Category : Ethnology
ISBN :
