Voyages to Hawaii Before 1860 by Bernice Judd

$20.00 NZD

Category: Pacific | Reading Level: very good

enlarged and edited by Helen Yonge Lind

In the Heart of the Sea: The Epic True Story That Inspired "Moby Dick" by Nathaniel Philbrick

$12.00 NZD

Category: Nautical | Reading Level: very good

The Number One best-selling, epic true-life story of one of the most notorious maritime disasters of the 19th century, beautifully reissued alongside Philbrick's new paperback, Sea of Glory. The sinking of the whaleship Essex by an enraged spermwhale in the Pacific in November 1820 set in motion one of the most dramatic sea stories of all time: the twenty sailors who survived the wreck took to three small boats (one of which was again attacked by a whale) and only eight of them survived their subsequent 90-day ordeal, after resorting to cannibalising their mates. Three months after the Essex was broken up, the whaleship Dauphin, cruising off the coast of South America, spotted a small boat in the open ocean. As they pulled alongside they saw piles of bones in the bottom of the boat, at least two skeletons' worth, with two survivors - almost skeletons themselves - sucking the marrow from the bones of their dead ship-mates. ...Show more

The BMW Story by Horst Mönnich

$25.00 NZD

Category: motoring | Reading Level: very good

The Usurper: Jorgen Jorgenson and His Turbulent Life in Iceland and Van Diemen's Land, 1780-1841 by Dan Sprod

$55.00 NZD

Category: Biography | Reading Level: near fine

Includes the full text of Jorgenson's hitherto unpublished account of the 'revolution' in Iceland in 1809, in which he was briefly installed as 'Protector' - and which was the source of the name by which he is known to Tasmania history - the 'Convict King'. Jorgenson's adventurous life - and his often u nreliable accounting of it - are examined in meticulous detail. ...Show more

Murder in Paradise - The Strange Adventures of the Roberton Brothers by John C. M. Cresswell

$25.00 NZD

Category: Nautical | Reading Level: very good

Fragile Paradise by Glynn Christian

$16.00 NZD

Category: Pacific | Reading Level: very good

Jeep - The History of America's Greatest Vehicle by Patrick R. Foster

$25.00 NZD

Category: motoring | Reading Level: near fine

The definitive, fully illustrated celebration of an auto manufacturer that paved its own way by going off-road is now updated to celebrate Jeep's 80th anniversary. Few American vehicles, or vehicles made anywhere else in the world for that matter, are as universally iconic as the Jeep. From olive drab W WII military relics to the beloved Wrangler with its rear-mounted spare tire, open-air design, and telltale roll cage, the Jeep is a true classic. In Jeep: Eight Decades from Willys to Wrangler, automotive writer Patrick R. Foster chronicles Jeep vehicle design and production from the beginning of World War II to present. Beginning with the Jeep as a crucial component of the American war fleet, Foster expertly recounts the corporate shifts, financial struggles and successes, close calls, and, above all, the enduring machines that have carried Jeep from the early 1940s to its triumphant role as a modern-day embodiment of American perseverance. More than 200 color and black-and-white historical photos and period advertisements complement his expertly written narrative of Jeep's entire history, now updated to include five years of new model editions and prototypes, its return to the pickup market, and recent stunning marketplace successes. The resulting book reminds us that sometimes the road less traveled was just waiting for the right truck. ...Show more

The Journal of Jean-Francois de Galaup de la Perouse, 1785-1788 by Jean Francois De Galaup De Laperouse; Jean-Francois de Galoupe de La Perouse; John Dunmore (Editor)

$110.00 NZD

Category: Nautical | Series: Hakluyt Society, Second Ser. | Reading Level: very good

During the second half of the 18th century, Britain and France despatched a number of major expeditions to the Pacific. The greatest contribution by far was that of James Cook, but the voyages of Bougainville, Surville and Marion du Fresne had each played an important part in Pacific exploration. After Cook's death, France, with the active support of Louis XVI, organized a large-scale expedition to the Pacific, planned to last four years, concentrating on areas of the Pacific left unexplored or inadequately explored by Cook. It was to be led by an experienced and highly-regarded naval officer, Galaup de La Perouse. All the major French scientific societies and savants of the times co-operated in drawing up the instructions and, overseas, such men as Joseph Banks willingly assisted. ...Show more

The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today by Ian Falloon

$45.00 NZD

Category: motoring | Reading Level: near fine

The ultimate reference for Triumph lovers and fans of British motorcycles, The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today collects all of the motorcycles from this iconic brand in a single illustrated volume. In this revised and updated edition, you'll find the all-new Bonneville lineup introduced for the 2016 model year as well as other Triumphs through 2019. Originally formed as a bicycle company in 1885, Triumph produced its first motorcycle in 1902, which was simply a bicycle fitted with a Belgian Minerva engine. From there, the company, in various iterations, went on to build some of the most iconic motorcycles of all time. Written by respected Triumph expert Ian Falloon, this luxurious reference covers all of the major and minor models, with an emphasis on the most exemplary, era-defining motorcycles such as the Thunderbird, Tiger, Trophy, Bonneville, and new machines such as the Speed Triple, Thruxton, and Daytona 675. Detailed technical specifications are offered alongside compelling photography, much of it sourced from Triumph's archives.The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles 1937-Today also features important non-production models and factory racing and speed-record-setting motorcycles that have become integral parts of Triumph's stellar reputation. This is a book no Triumph fan should be without ...Show more

The End of the Penny Section - A History of Urban Transport in New Zealand by Graham Stewart

$40.00 NZD

Category: Transport | Reading Level: very good

All Aboard - Iron Horses to Wakatipu and Shipping on the Lake by R J Meyer

$45.00 NZD

Category: Shipping | Reading Level: very good

A Survey of the Commercial Sailing Craft Built in the Auckland province and in particular those Sailing Out Of Auckland with some account of their Trade by Clifford W Hawkins

$65.00 NZD

Category: Nautical | Reading Level: very good