This is an auction for THE SHOCK OF '31: THE HAWKE'S BAY EARTHQUAKE, by Geoff Conly.

"The ‘Hawke’s Bay earthquake’ was the most devastating in New Zealand history. 256 people lost their lives, either from collapsing buildings or in the widespread fires that followed the earthquake. Many buildings collapsed and the fires that destroyed downtown Napier were left to burn as the water supply in town failed. All the bridges into town collapsed and the main roads damaged. Written for the 50th anniversary of the earthquake the author tells the story in a detailed and highly readable way, researched from almost 200 interviews with survivors. "

Large format hardback 1980.

234 pages.

Photographs throughout.

Very good condition.

The cost of shipping is $6.95 by tracked mail. If you are on rural delivery and want tracked mail, the shipping cost will be $9.95.

There is of course no charge for shipping if you collect this book from my shop in Palmerston North following the auction.

Payment within seven days, please.