In the Wake of the Riverboats

In the years leading up to the end of the 19th century, travel within New Zealand was difficult and time consuming. Roads between towns and cities were very poor if they existed at all. The Whanganui River was an important link in the journey between Auckland and Wellington. Stories of the Riverboats that operated on the Whanganui river during this time are compiled and recounted in this book by Jim Parnell