101 Ingenious Kiwis

by Tony Williams

Creative genius is the essence of the Kiwi character and recognised around the world. Tony Williams has drawn together more than a hundred examples of Kiwi ingenuity over the past 150 years across a range of industries, from shed mechanics like Burt Munro and John Britten, to those who used overseas resources to win Nobel Prizes such as Ernest Rutherford and Alan McDiarmid, as well as those who have earned international success like Peter Jackson and Jean Batten.

Genres: History

200 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

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Reviews

[Jason Hatcher · Rating 4 out of 5]

An inspiring book not only for Kiwis but for all.

[Bo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was very interesting. I appreciated the work ethic instilled in many of these people when they were young, which I believed help propel them to do great things.

I've lived in New Zealand for over half of my life, so found this book very fascinating, but even if you're not a kiwi, I think you would enjoy this book.

(There is a small amount of what I would consider inappropriate content, that is unnecessary.)

I would have given it a 4 1/2 stars if I could.

[Charlie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an interesting book and I learned a lot about the resourcefulness and ingenuity of some famous Kiwis and how they forged ahead with their projects despite obstacles. I was not impressed with Barry Bikel or Peter Jackson. The crudeness in some of the other articles was not appreciated either. Over all a good book.

[Bathsheba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting read! Who knew Kiwis were so clever and what happened to us?