Inside the historic buildings of New Zealand’s heartland
Exquisitely photographed by Jane Ussher, Woolsheds takes readers to historic sheep stations in the North and South islands, and explores the rich histories of this key primary industry that are contained in their heritage shearing sheds.
From the oldest working woolshed in Mid Canterbury to woolsheds rebuilt after earthquakes, it is a celebration of the tenacity of the sheep-farming sector.
‘This fascinating, stunning volume would be a memorable Christmas present for any lover of rural life, or of history, architecture, branding, or vintage tools and machinery… let’s face it, for any lover of New Zealand’ — Isabelle Teresa, Selwyn Times
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Inside the historic buildings of New Zealand’s heartland
Exquisitely photographed by Jane Ussher, Woolsheds takes readers to historic sheep stations in the North and South islands, and explores the rich histories of this key primary industry that are contained in their heritage shearing sheds.
From the oldest working woolshed in Mid Canterbury to woolsheds rebuilt after earthquakes, it is a celebration of the tenacity of the sheep-farming sector.
‘This fascinating, stunning volume would be a memorable Christmas present for any lover of rural life, or of history, architecture, branding, or vintage tools and machinery… let’s face it, for any lover of New Zealand’ — Isabelle Teresa, Selwyn Times
Pages - 336
Binding - Hardcover
Publisher - Massey University Press
Publication Date - 2024-11-07
ISBN - 9781991016829
Weight - 0 grams