Volcanoes of Auckland, 9781869409012
Paperback
Explore Auckland’s fiery past, present, and future with this essential guide.

Volcanoes of Auckland

a field guide

$48.00

  • Paperback

    344 pages

  • Release Date

    6 November 2019

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Summary

Auckland’s Fiery Legacy: A Field Guide to the Volcanoes

Volcanoes of Auckland is your essential companion to understanding the fiery natural forces that have sculpted New Zealand’s largest city, from the iconic Rangitoto to the historic One Tree Hill, the serene Lake Pupuke to the picturesque Orakei Basin.

For millennia, volcanoes have dramatically influenced the region’s geology and geography. Over centuries, they have been integral to the lives of Māori and Pākehā, serving…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781869409012
ISBN-10:1869409019
Author:Bruce W. Hayward, Alastair Jamieson
Publisher:Auckland University Press
Imprint:Auckland University Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:344
Release Date:6 November 2019
Weight:830g
Dimensions:230mm x 170mm
About The Author

Bruce W. Hayward

Bruce W. Hayward is a retired geologist and marine ecologist based in Auckland. He is a former member of the Auckland Conservation Board and New Zealand Conservation Authority, and former president of the Geological Society of New Zealand. His wide interests in natural and human history have resulted in twenty previous books on topics as diverse as archaeology, the kauri timber and gum industries, the history of Auckland cinemas, New Zealand fossils, volcanoes, building stones and conservation; and, as joint author, the popular A Field Guide to Auckland.

Alastair Jamieson is an Auckland-based ecologist and photographer who has documented the region’s changing natural environment with aerial photography for over 25 years.

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