- 1992 edition. 137 pages plus appendices and index.
- Published by Christchurch City Council, New Zealand
- Softcover
- Very good condition. As new. Small owner stamp inside front cover.
Christchurch's Avon-Heathcote Estuary and Brooklands Lagoon. Illustrated and Indexed.
However closely we look, we usually only see a graction of the world around us. We never see the thousands of years of interactions between water, land, plants and animals, and the generations of human beings, that have created and shaped the landscape.
The Esturary brings together all these facets of our natural world in a fascinating, easy-to-read account of the geology, history, ecology, birdlife and recreation of the Avon-Heathcote Estuary and Brooklands Lagoon. Superb historical and colour photographs capture the changing shape and moods of thes land and water-scapes.
This book provides a unique understanding of the complexity, beauty and richess of these two jewels in Christchurch's crown. It is essential reading for families, schools, birdwatchers, sportspeople - indeed everyone who is interested in our natural environment.
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