Thread: Looking for a book

Originally Posted by grandpamac

The second book is called 'Back Country Tales' It has some information about the early days but often does not give dates. A Ripper read however with lots of detail on some of the early and chapters on some of the early huts. Deals with the SE Kaweka and NE Ruahine ranges. There is also a book of poems called 'Unfenced Country'.
Grandpamac.

Lester’s books are pretty rare but Backcountry Tales is for sale on TM: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...2?bof=YkugX4lc

“Ngamatea the land & the people” is another good historical account of the early days in the Kaimanawas and Kawekas