{"title":"Rosemary Baird","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing world of history and military narratives through the works of Rosemary Baird. As an accomplished author, Rosemary crafts compelling stories that delve into the intricacies of the past, bringing history to life with vivid detail and expert insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned for her engaging storytelling, Rosemary Baird transports readers to fascinating times and places. Her books, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Middle of Nowhere\u003c\/em\u003e, offer a captivating exploration of history, blending factual accuracy with a narrative flair that keeps readers engrossed from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a casual reader, Rosemary Baird’s collection offers a rich tapestry of historical events and military strategies that illuminate the complexities of the world as it once was. Immerse yourself in her expertly researched and thoughtfully written books, and journey through the ages with every compelling page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-middle-of-nowhere-by-rosemary-baird-9781988503462","title":"The Middle of Nowhere","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most New Zealanders, Manapouri is associated with the country's largest and most successful environmental protest, but there is another, less well-known narrative of this time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe struggle to drill a tailrace tunnel under a rocky mountain at Manapouri, blast out a cavernous machine hall at West Arm, and carve a road over the treacherous Wilmot Pass is a powerful tale of those who worked and lived in extreme and punishing conditions, and faced many hazards. Eighteen men died and many were injured during the construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Middle of Nowhere\u003c\/em\u003e, the men and women of the Manapouri project tell their compelling stories. They describe the long, noisy hours underground, battling gushing water and the constant threat of explosion, the unrelenting hardship of atrocious weather, life on the Wanganella, brought in as a floating hostel, and the challenges faced by women raising children in the barren hydro village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut there is affection, too, for this extraordinary place and its unique wildlife, and plenty of the black humour and Kiwi stoicism required in adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCalling on a wide range of oral and written accounts, and richly illustrated, \u003cem\u003eThe Middle of Nowhere\u003c\/em\u003e reveals a fascinating and often overlooked part of New Zealand history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nationwide Book Distributors Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46807306698988,"sku":"9781988503462","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/52e996ee9b58517ffddc1f93a320349b.jpg?v=1757532127"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/rosemary-baird.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}