- 1970 first edition, 106 pages
- Published by AH & AW Reed, NZ
- Hardcover with dust jacket, blue boards
- Very good condition, minor shelf wear
Illustrated and index included. Greenstone - the name touches a romantic chord in all New Zealanders, Maori and Pakeha alike.
This fascinating and informative book has two distinct elements:
- first, a broad background of jade; leading into a history of New Zealand jade, its use by the moahunters, by the Maoris, and the legends that have surrounded its origin and discovery
- secondly an account of the different types of jade, its identification, its geological structure, and its historical and contemporary location in New Zealand.
This book also outlines the different methods of preparation, both historical and contemporary, with practical advice on cutting and processing.
Bold clear line drawings, detailed maps, numerous black and white photographs and eight magnificent plates in full colour amplify the text.
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