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Skippers :
triumph and tragedy
Published by Lakes District Museum in conjunction with Queensland District Historical Society.
Contents include: The journey to Skippers -- Walks around Skippers -- Extending the journey to Upper Shotover -- Rush to the Shotover -- A town like no other -- Pack track to rough road -- Industrious Chinese gold seekers -- No doctor, no minister, one cemetery -- The rush : on then gone -- Maori Point : toughest town on the Shotover -- Bullendale : a gold town, a cold town -- Characters of Upper Shotover -- The lonely school at Skippers -- School teachers in the 'way back' -- Farming at Skippers -- Guardians of Branches wonderland -- Epilogue : 100 years on the road to Skippers.
Summary: Traces the settlement of Skippers Canyon from when the promise of gold first attracted people to live, work, play and provide schooling in this harsh but scenic setting. It also serves as a companion guide for those venturing into the district and highlights points of interest along the way, entertaining the readers with stories of the characters who generated the legacy of this special part of New Zealand.