Milford Trails
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 3rd ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Few landscapes on Earth command the kind of reverence that New Zealand's Milford Sound inspires, and Milford Trails by William Anderson answers that reverence with vivid, authoritative prose that charts the rugged terrain, storied pathways, and breathtaking wilderness of Fiordland. Anderson chronicles the legendary trails that wind through one of the world's most dramatic natural environments, guiding readers through towering peaks, ancient rainforests, and the shimmering waters of the Sound itself, presenting both the physical demands and the profound rewards of the journey. Drawing on deep familiarity with the region, the narrative balances practical insight with lyrical observation, making it an indispensable companion for trampers and armchair travellers alike. Beyond its value as a guide, Milford Trails stands as a testament to New Zealand's singular natural heritage, arguing implicitly for the preservation and appreciation of landscapes that remain among the world's last great wildernesses. Published by the venerable A. H. & A. W. Reed — long regarded as a cornerstone of New Zealand and Pacific literature — the work sits within a proud tradition of antipodean nature writing that instructs as much as it inspires. Anderson's measured, evocative style ensures that each trail described becomes not merely a route, but a story — leaving the reader with an irresistible urge to lace up their boots and discover what waits beyond the next ridge.
Author: William Anderson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, A. H. & A. W. Reed
Genre: Travel & exploration
Edition: 3rd ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Few landscapes on Earth command the kind of reverence that New Zealand's Milford Sound inspires, and Milford Trails by William Anderson answers that reverence with vivid, authoritative prose that charts the rugged terrain, storied pathways, and breathtaking wilderness of Fiordland. Anderson chronicles the legendary trails that wind through one of the world's most dramatic natural environments, guiding readers through towering peaks, ancient rainforests, and the shimmering waters of the Sound itself, presenting both the physical demands and the profound rewards of the journey. Drawing on deep familiarity with the region, the narrative balances practical insight with lyrical observation, making it an indispensable companion for trampers and armchair travellers alike. Beyond its value as a guide, Milford Trails stands as a testament to New Zealand's singular natural heritage, arguing implicitly for the preservation and appreciation of landscapes that remain among the world's last great wildernesses. Published by the venerable A. H. & A. W. Reed — long regarded as a cornerstone of New Zealand and Pacific literature — the work sits within a proud tradition of antipodean nature writing that instructs as much as it inspires. Anderson's measured, evocative style ensures that each trail described becomes not merely a route, but a story — leaving the reader with an irresistible urge to lace up their boots and discover what waits beyond the next ridge.