{"title":"Hugh McBain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHugh McBain\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of historical and military themes, bringing nuanced perspectives to moments of conflict and transformation. His works combine meticulous research with accessible storytelling, inviting readers to engage deeply with the complexities of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the vivid depictions in \u003cem\u003eMangakuri\u003c\/em\u003e to broader examinations of military history, McBain’s writing appeals to those fascinated by the intricate interplay between strategy, society, and human experience during times of war and change.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mangakuri-by-hugh-mcbain-9781991354099","title":"Mangakuri","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coastal hills of Mangakuri Station are steeped in history, from the earliest Māori habitation to its purchase in 1876 by James Williams and its stewardship – as owners, co-owners or managers – by six generations of the Williams family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMangakuri: The story of a coastal sheep station\u003c\/i\u003e recounts the trials and rewards of farming land prone to severe drought and extreme rainfall. The coastal situation has other advantages, however; where Māori once – and still – gathered kai moana and farm workers loaded wool into boats before rowing it out to a waiting coastal trader, families now gather at Mangakurī Beach and Netherton Farm Park to swim, fish and enjoy the beach’s plentiful wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHugh McBain, with historian Patrick Parsons and archaeologist Stella August, presents a detailed history of the inhabitants of the Mangakurī area, from its earliest settlers and the first Europeans, keen for a place to call home, to the present-day descendants who continue the traditions of sheep and cattle farming, forestry and community engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68169675178220,"sku":"9781991354099","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781991354099-mangakuri-1.jpg?v=1794369966"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/hugh-mcbain.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}