Place Names of Banks Peninsula and the Port Hills

Discover the rich tapestry of history and culture within 'Place Names of Banks Peninsula and the Port Hills'. This comprehensive guide, authored by award-winning historian Gordon Ogilvie, is a deep dive into the significant place names of the Banks Peninsula, Lyttelton Harbour, and the Port Hills of Christchurch. With 320 pages of engaging content, this book unfolds the fascinating stories behind the names that define this picturesque landscape. Ogilvie expertly narrates the changes that have occurred since Johannes Andersen's classic 1927 work on place names, including the evolution of names and their spellings, alongside the introduction of new names that reflect modern developments. Perfect for locals, visitors, and history enthusiasts, this book features captivating black and white photographs, as well as stunning color plates that bring the area’s history to life. Whether you're exploring the Heathcote and Halswell rivers or delving into the suburbs of Halswell and Tai Tapu, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for New Zealand's past. Ideal for educators, researchers, and anyone with a passion for historical studies, this publication not only enhances your understanding of the area's cultural significance but also serves as a beautiful addition to any library on New Zealand's history and geography. Don't miss out on the opportunity to enrich your knowledge of Banks Peninsula and the Port Hills; grab your copy today and connect with the captivating stories of these unique locations.

Author: Gordon Ogilvie Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 210 x 280 mm
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 20-07-2017

Place names have great linguistic and cultural significance, vivifying the landscape and giving it deeper character and interest. Banks Peninsula, Lyttelton Harbour and the Port Hills of Christchurch offer a wonderfully diverse and a kaleidoscopic array of names that speak of the areas's Maori and colonial history and the people who have lived and worked there. Back in 1927 prolific author Johannes Andersen published his classic and important "Place-Names of Banks Peninsula", but much has changed since then: names have dropped out of use or been superseded, spellings have altered, knowledge of origins has improved and large numbers of new names have been added. Award-winning historian Gordon Ogilvie, who has a deep knowledge of this part of New Zealand, has written a comprehensive, fascinating and much-needed successor to Andersen's book. The coverage of names extends to the Heathcote and Halswell rivers and includes suburbs like Halswell and Tai Tapu. Engagingly written, brimming with information and enriched with black and white photographs and stunning colour plates, this substantial volume is an important addition to Ogilvie's popular and acclaimed histories of Banks Peninsula and the Port Hills. The intriguing background he provides for the place names of this region will delight all those who live there, those who visit and anyone with an interest in New Zealand's past.