The Land of Doing Without by Julia Bradshaw
The Land of Doing Without by Julia Bradshaw
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The Land of Doing Without

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The Land of Doing Without by Julia Bradshaw tells the story of Davey Gunn, the legendary Hollyford Valley cattleman who spent three decades living and working in one of New Zealand’s most isolated landscapes. It follows both the hard realities of his life and the events that turned a private back-country figure into a national name.

Key features

  • Covers Gunn’s life and cattle run in Fiordland’s Hollyford Valley.
  • Recounts his 20-hour journey to raise the alarm after the 1936 Big Bay plane crash.
  • Explores his pioneering guided walking and riding trips in the Hollyford and Pyke Valleys.
  • Draws on memories from people who knew him.

Book details

  • Author: Julia Bradshaw
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 176
  • Size: approximately 24 × 17 cm
  • Publisher: Canterbury University Press

A strong New Zealand biography for readers interested in Fiordland, rural history and the personalities who shaped early back-country tourism.

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