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Fire in the Hills (Paperback): Helen Beaglehole

Fire in the Hills (Paperback)

Helen Beaglehole

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Gripping and fascinating, this illustrated account explores a previously unstudied yet important aspect of New Zealand's history: its wildfires. Examining the terrible fires that devastated the country as both Maori and European settlers wrested a livelihood from the land, this book explains the European mentality behind the fires and the resulting vocal arguments against the terrible loss of valuable resources. Based on historical records and oral interviews with employees of the State Forest Service, it also offers a comprehensive look into the approaches and techniques involved in tackling this phenomenon--including the efforts of rural firefighters from the shovel and bucket brigade and those of the firemen and women who form a huge, largely volunteer network.

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Imprint: Canterbury University Press
Country of origin: New Zealand
Release date: November 2012
First published: April 2013
Authors: Helen Beaglehole
Dimensions: 273 x 203 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 344
ISBN-13: 978-1-927145-35-7
Categories: Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Rural communities
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Emergency services > Fire services
Books > History > History of specific subjects > General
LSN: 1-927145-35-X
Barcode: 9781927145357

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