Finding Frank, 9781776890644
Hardcover
Untold story of a hunting legend, lost too soon in NZ.

Finding Frank

the life of frank erceg - new zealand deer hunter, mountaineer, photographer

$40.00

  • Hardcover

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    28 September 2023

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Summary

Finding Frank: A Hunting Legend Unearthed

By 1965, at thirty years old, Frank Erceg was renowned as a marksman, mountaineer, and photographer, his work featured in numerous publications. That year, tragedy struck when Frank and his mate Johnny Cumming perished in New Zealand’s inaugural helicopter hunting accident, devastating the hunting community.

Frank’s journey began with his family’s migration from Yugoslavia to New Zealand. Raised in Aukopae, near Taumarunui, he learne…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781776890644
ISBN-10:1776890647
Author:Louise Maich
Publisher:David Bateman Ltd
Imprint:David Bateman Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:28 September 2023
Weight:1.12kg
Dimensions:41mm x 258mm x 213mm
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Critics Review

‘Finding Frank is an evocative and fascinating book outlining the life of New Zealand hunting legend, Frank Erceg. Frank has featured peripherally in many hunting books, but this is the first time his story has been told. Frank is a major part of our hunting history and outdoor heritage, something that is reinforced by the stories on every page.’ - GEOFF SPEARPOINT

About The Author

Louise Maich

Louise Maich’s research into writing this book about her uncle Frank Erceg has led to her contributing numerous articles to New Zealand Outdoor Hunting magazine and the New Zealand Deer Cullers Inc. newsletter. Louise has garnered several awards and recognition for her writing and, during the process of this book, established the Frank Erceg Project Blog. Louise has previously composed songs and poems whilst exploring and reclaiming her Dalmatian heritage and history - transforming these into powerful performance art. Her ongoing passion for writing has led to her current penning of both fiction and non-fiction works. She was born in Christchurch and currently resides with her life partner in the Auckland Waitakere ranges. This is her first book.

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