{"title":"Jim Tannock","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Jim Tannock, an esteemed author known for his insightful exploration of history and military themes. Jim Tannock has garnered a reputation for bringing to life the rich tapestries of the past, particularly through the landscapes and stories of New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne notable work in this collection is \u003cem\u003eAwatere: Portrait of a Marlborough Valley\u003c\/em\u003e. In this captivating book, Tannock delves into the unique history and natural beauty of the Awatere Valley. His detailed narrative offers readers a deeper understanding of the region's development and its significance within the broader context of Marlborough’s past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those with an interest in history, Jim Tannock's books provide a compelling journey through time, combining meticulous research with engaging storytelling. Whether you're a history enthusiast or new to the genre, Tannock's works promise an enriching reading experience filled with educational insights and fascinating tales.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"awatere-portrait-of-a-marlborough-valley-by-rob-suisted-9780947503864","title":"Awatere: Portrait of a Marlborough valley","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Awatere is the Marlborough river and valley south of Blenheim. It runs from Molesworth Station in the high country all the way to the sea below the township of Seddon, overlooked by Mt Tapuae-o-Uenuku, the highest peak in the Inland Kaikoura Range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Harry Broad’s interest in this area was piqued when he was working on his acclaimed and best-selling book \u003cem\u003eMolesworth\u003c\/em\u003e, and he has followed through with this to produce \u003cem\u003eAwatere: Portrait of a Marlborough Valley\u003c\/em\u003e. This is a fascinating and extensive collection of stories that document the multi-faceted, changing face of rural New Zealand, and which explores both the people and the landscape of this area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper Awatere valley has many well-known, classic high-country stations, such as The Muller, which borders Molesworth. In the lower valley, there are still many conventional pastoral farms, but the huge change has come through the wine industry. Many people do not realise that the Awatere valley is now the second-largest wine sub-region in New Zealand, with three times the production of an area like Central Otago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis mix of farming and wine has given this area its own unique flavour and character, captured both in Harry Broad’s stories, but also through the stunning images from photographers Jim Tannock, Rob Suisted, and Dave Hansford, as well as a range of others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAwatere: Portrait of a Marlborough Valley\u003c\/em\u003e will be a beautiful and engaging book, a must-read for anyone interested in Marlborough, or rural New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110700306668,"sku":"9780947503864","price":63.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780947503864.jpg?v=1737067926"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/jim-tannock.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}