Stephen jacquiery (7 resultados)

Soft cover. Condición: Fine. 1st Edition. A very close to new copy. This lively collection captures the spirit of the Otago Goldfields Cavalcade, the annual trek that retraces the old gold‑rush routes across Central Otago. Journalist Sally Rae gathers stories from riders, wagoners, cooks, organisers, and long‑time characters who return year after year for the challenge, the landscapes, and the camaraderie. Their memories range from rough weather and long days in the saddle to friendships forged on the trail, near‑misses, practical jokes, and the quiet satisfaction of reaching camp at dusk. Stephen Jaquiery's photographs follow the journey through tussock country, river crossings, and mountain passes, showing the horses, wagons, and wide skies that define the event. Together the words and images form a warm, good‑humoured record of a uniquely South Island tradition that blends history, hardship, and the simple pleasure of travelling through big country at a slow pace. …

Paperback. Condición: Good. 251 pages. light shelf wear, corner bumped. Stephen Jacquiery (ilustrador).

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 251 pages. Stephen Jacquiery (ilustrador).

Oblong quarto softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Softcover. Estado de la sobrecubierta: No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition. No signatures. Price sticker on rear cover. A nice copy.; 128 pages. Spiral binding. Page dimensions: oblong 209 x 147mm. Colour photographic illustrations. Very Good+ No dust jacket as issued.

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. First Edition. 255p (1p) Soft card covers with flaps Near Fine With many illustrations, the 'life' of this celebrated 'hermit' merino, found uncut on Bendigo Station in 2004, and his voyages around the country, including to an iceberg off the Southern coast of New Zealand.…

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. Gold-dust and Saddle Bags. Tales from the Cavalcade. By Sally Rae, Stephen Jacquiery. Paperback, near fine condition, minor edge wear. 200 pages Published by Halcyon Press, 2012 ISBN: 1877566284. colour photographs Not all of the prospectors seeking their fortunes in Central Otago goldfields unearthed treasure, many only found the hardships of hard work, hunger, extremes of climate and the disappointment of barren claims. Using the same transport of horse, wagon and boot, 150 years later, processions of modern day adventurers follow the original gold-trails, suffered the same blisters, are scorched by the same sun, feel the same sting of frozen snow but are lured by a different wealth. For the past 20 years the Otago Goldfields Cavalcade has attracted up to 500 annually people from through-out NewZealand and the world seeking their own journey, one of companionship, beating the weather God's, but mostly a journey through un-spoilt backcountry of unparalleled beauty. Between them, writer Sally Rae, and photographer Stephen Jaquiery have clocked up half of these cavalcades. Multi award-winning newspaper photographer, Stephen beautifully freezes the very essence of the Otago backcountry's magnificence andits annual procession of horses. Sally tells the stories like an old master. Hard cases, some famous; most not, men and women from all walks of life, storiesabout heartland Kiwi's with a common bond. Often laugh out loud funny, this book tells of love found on the trail, life-threatening moments, catering secrets and much more. A superb picture book with compelling stories, it takes the reader on their own journey full of beauty and adventure butwithout the chafing and sunburn. Suitable for anyone who loves their county, a good yarn or dares to dream.…