Chancers and Visionaries. A History of Wine in New Zealand. Published here are 400 paintings

Published here are 400 paintings of all the New Zealand species that can properly be called trees or shrubs

Hardback with printed boards

collected by Banks and Solander at Totaranui Queen Charlotte Sound

An exceptionally large and heavy book

Some interesting illustrations and an index

Chancers and Visionaries. A History of Wine in New Zealand. Published here are 400 paintingsKeith Stewart. An engaging, well written and complete history of wine in New Zealand, from the first vines planted in Northland in the 1820s to the important industry of today. It is also a history of the people who believed in, and persevered in, establishing successful vineyards. This well illustrated and beautifully designed volume is printed on fine cream paper. Godwit Random House NZ, Auckland, 2010. ISBN 9781869620707 Soft card covers with dust