{"product_id":"2026200015008-secondhand-the-land-of-new-zealand","title":"The Land Of New Zealand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Yellowed\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong before the age of European settlement, New Zealand stood as one of the last great wildernesses on Earth — a land of breathtaking contrasts, from volcanic peaks to ancient forests, inhabited by a proud Māori civilization whose roots stretched back centuries. The Land of New Zealand, authored by Michael Turnbull and Ian A. McLaren, chronicles the rich tapestry of this island nation, presenting a compelling portrait of its geography, its peoples, and the sweeping historical forces that shaped it from pre-colonial times through the modern era. Drawing on a wealth of historical and geographic detail, the authors craft a vivid, authoritative account of how this remote Pacific archipelago became one of the world's most distinctive nations. The work illuminates the complex interplay between Māori and European settler cultures, the transformation of the landscape through agriculture and industry, and the emergence of a uniquely New Zealand identity. Written with scholarly precision yet an accessible warmth, it stands as an essential primer for anyone seeking to understand the land down under — and leaves the reader wondering what further secrets this remarkable nation has yet to reveal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203186172123,"sku":"2026200015008-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/101c4926-0ce5-4200-acc6-1507e98e0d36.png?v=1788145199","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200015008-secondhand-the-land-of-new-zealand","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}