Stephens Island
| Author | : Derek Brown |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 248 |
| Release | : 2000-10-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0473070677 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780473070670 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (670 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Stephens Island by : Derek Brown
Download or read book Stephens Island written by Derek Brown and published by . This book was released on 2000-10-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of Stephens Island (Takapourewa) at the northwestern tip of Cook Strait, one of New Zealand's most important wildlife sanctuaries for many rare creatures including especially the tuatara. The name Stephens was given by Captain Cook in 1770. The island was occupied for many years, both by wildlife service people and lighthouse keepers. Illustrated with historical photographs.
