Discover the rich history and heritage encapsulated within the 'Treasures of the University of Canterbury Library'. This remarkable 256-page book, edited by Chris Jones and Bronwyn Matthews, highlights the University of Canterbury's extensive library collections, which guard New Zealand's rich cultural and intellectual legacy. From medieval manuscripts to Maori whakapapa books, this book invites readers on a journey through time, showcasing incredible artifacts that narrate the deeper stories of Christchurch, the South Island, and the broader Pacific region. Featured items include an original printing of the 1611 King James Bible and significant archives like the Pacific Leprosy Foundation Archive, connecting the past with the vibrant present and future possibilities for research. Ideal for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, this book opens fascinating windows onto the past while offering insights into a nation’s evolution and the development of its community. With shipping options from our NZ location ensuring no unexpected fees, dive into Canterbury's treasures and reflect on the written word's journey through time in a digital age.

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Pages: 256

Author: Edited by Chris Jones and Bronwyn Matthews Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Publication Date: 01-03-2012

The University of Canterbury is the guardian of a rich and varied inheritance, which is reflected in the diverse material held by its libraries. These collections enable us to discover not only the history of Christchurch, the South Island of New Zealand's largest city, but also into the history of an emerging nation and the broader Pacific region. Thie book presents reflections on some of the distinctive and exceptional items in the University's keeping. Written by Canterbury academics and members of the wider community, it considers material ranging from medieval European manuscripts to Maori whakapapa books. The items surveyed vary from an original printing of the 1611 King James Bible, to the papers of Karl Popper and the Pacific Leprosy Foundation Archive. Together these tell many stories. They offer insights into the minds of kings, intellectuals, musicians, artists and explorers. They chart the development of a university and the building of a community. They are a history of the written word, but also of a settler society. Canterbury's treasures offer fascinating windows onto the past and occasion to reflect on the present; they highlight many of the opportunities for future research opening up in an increasingly digital age.

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