Great gift for yourself, parents, grandparents or anyone interested in local history, hunting... A stroll through 20th-century New Zealand: 1913-2004 George Burnby lived a life full of love, laughter and loss. Mixed with an enormous amount of adventure. Through two World Wars, depressions and wondering where the next meal would come from. A man of the land - driving teams of horses, breaking in new ground. Working on the Kaikoura Rail Line followed by time in the Mounted Rifles and Air Force. The common threads were dogs, hunting and an accordion - along with a healthy sense of humour and compassion for those around him. Becoming a man of the sea - crayfishing around Fiordland and skippering tourist boats in Milford Sound. At 85 he travelled solo to Alaska to spend time in the isolated upper tributaries of the Yukon River with hunters of a different quarry - Gold! Author is happy to sign it for you and include a personalised message if desired Paperback

• Feedback from readers: Your tales of George are riveting. He touched many people. His antics could fill another book. He truly was a one off. Bringing those days back to life is the story of my parents generation. I have to thank you, one for George's story and two for preserving the story of one of many people who struggled to make a living and still retained their love of life and humanity.
• Jenny S: Well I only had to pick the book up 4 or 5 times and it's finished. He lived a very interesting life and I think he would be very proud of the way you have portrayed it for him.
• Tim H: A fascinating read about a multi-skilled George and an insight into how hard that generation worked through trials and tribulations. A book that is hard to put down and a revelation into the interesting lives of those we knew as ordinary people yet their experiences were extraordinary.
• Peter E: Great read. You have done the old boy proud.
• Jon Z: A wonderfully written book about an incredible man and his life journey. I recommend it to anyone.