Rugged Landscape - The Geology of Central New Zealand including Wellington, Wairarapa, Manawatu and the Marlborough Sounds

AH and AW Reed, 1975. Reprint edition, Good condition with dustwrapper. Slight foxing on top of page edges.

The geology of central New Zealand is virtually a microcosm of New Zealand geology, containing samples of almost every phase of the geological history of this country except the very early phases (represented in northwest Nelson and Fiordland) and some of the later volcanic phases (represented in the Taupo-Rotorua region). The book is presented in a readable style, with a minimum of technical detail. A large part of the work is taken up with sections dealing with general geological principles, illustrated by numerous examples drawn from the central New Zealand regions - comprising Wellington, the Manawatu, Wairarapa, Nelson and Marlborough...