Tales of the Rangitikei by Paul Melody (Signed Copy)

This is a second-hand copy of the book Tales of the Rangitikei by Paul Melody.

Condition: This is a used book in good condition. The dustjacket has sun fading to the spine and creasing and wear generally - see photos. The dust jacket has now been covered in a non-adhesive PVC cover for its own protection. This is simply folded in place and is easy to remove without damaging the jacket. This copy has been signed by the author 'Best Wishes, Paul Melody 1988' - see photos. 

Printer: Wanganui Newspapers Ltd.
Year: 1988
Format: Hardback with dustjacket
Pages: 160
Condition: Used (Good)

From the inside cover:

People and personalities who helped shape the Rangitikei are explored in this history, which revives many little-known stories of their achievements and adds new light to them. The many photos reflect the lifestyle of an interesting age in the district's past. There is mention of James Bull, the Chelsea carpenter, who founded Bulls township in the early 1860's; Edward Newman whose ideal was to set up Flock House Training Farm; William Fox, the talented artist and politician; Seaforth McKenzie, the 16-year-old who became the youngest pilot in New Zealand; Dr Elizabeth Gunn, founder of the Children's Health Camps; and more... Life at Port Rangitikei, the birth of Hunterville, the skills of Marton sports people, and the nostalgic days of the 1920's are recaptured, as are the times of the swagger and the pioneer settlers and their wives.