{"product_id":"9781877276347","title":"Oamaru: History and Heritage","description":"\u003cbr\u003eOamaru is a town built on nineteenth-century gold and grain booms, and the birthplace of the frozen meat. Nestling around its old port fringes is New Zealand's most intact Victorian architectural landscape. Using a \"Victorian Town at Work\" theme to promote these unique features, Oamaru is now a major heritage center. \u003ci\u003eOamaru: History and Heritage\u003c\/i\u003e by Gavin McLean explores the heritage of the southern town. Born in Oamaru and a professional historian, McLean has an insider's eye and an historian's knowledge. He has written a comprehensive guide-book, offering an historical overview and companion for three walks around the town's most distinctive features. Each walk is fully described and illustrated in color. There is also a guide to nearby attractions, including the limestone quarry, railway station and Totara Estate. This attractive souvenir is an accessible, easy-to-read book that will appeal to locals and visitors alike. \u003ci\u003eOamaru: History and Heritage\u003c\/i\u003e is part of the popular eco-tourism series published by Otago University Press, which includes titles on Arrowtown, the Catlins, Stewart Island and Wanaka.","brand":"Otago University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47047570817264,"sku":"9781877276347","price":18.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781877276347","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}