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Woolsheds

The historic shearing sheds of Aotearoa New Zealand

JANE USSHER AND ANNETTE O'SULLIVAN
Format: Hard Cover
$85.00

Inside the historic buildings of New Zealand’s heartland

Exquisitely photographed by Jane Ussher and written by Annette O'Sullivan, Woolsheds takes readers to historic sheep stations in the North and South islands, and explores the rich histories of this key primary industry that are contained in their heritage shearing sheds.

From the oldest working woolshed in Mid Canterbury to woolsheds rebuilt after earthquakes, it is a celebration of the tenacity of the sheep-farming sector.

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‘One of the best books of the year’ — Steve Braunius, Newsroom

‘This fascinating, stunning volume would be a memorable Christmas present for any lover of rural life, or of history, architecture, branding, or vintage tools and machinery… let’s face it, for any lover of New Zealand’ — Isabelle Teresa, Selwyn Times

Key Information

Category:
All books, Architecture, Art and design, History, Lifestyle
ISBN:
9781991016829
Publisher:
Massey University Press
Imprint:
Massey University Press
Published:
07/11/2024
Page Extent:
336
Format:
Hard Cover

About The Authors

Jane Ussher

Jane Ussher MNZM is one of New Zealand’s most lauded photographers.

Annette O'Sullivan

Dr Annette O’Sullivan is a design academic and former senior lecturer in typography at Massey University’s School of Design.

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