The road to the West Coast

The building of the road from Canterbury to the West Coast is said to be one of the greatest engineering achievements in the early history of the region, and possibly new Zealand. Ivan D. Taylor has recorded the many engineering and physical problems, the social aspects and challenges, the humour and tragedies involved in gaining access to the West Coast from Canterbury, via Aurthur's Pass. Presenting maps and area descriptions, as well as a guide to the places mentioned, this book has value as an historical reference, an informative read for any interested in general history, and will be of interest to travellers from both New Zealand and overseas.