by Johannes C Andersen, published by Capper Press 2nd impression 1975 - first published by Simpson and Williams Ltd 1949, hardback 500 pages B&W illustrations maps etc.sketch of the Canterbury Plains from the Heathcote ferry - frontispiece. An account of the time from when the first settlers arrived at Lyttleton to 1928. Spine of DW sunned, some light wear to cover board edges at top and bottom, mainly by spine,small tears at bottom of DW spine - good plus copy