Nelson Pilgrimage

by Alfred Hamish Reed

"Nowhere are New Zealand's scenic attractions seen in greater diversity than in the Provincial District of Nelson. In this north-western corner of the South Island nature has been lavish in her widely differing gifts Here may be found the beauty of river and lake; the majesty of mountain and forest; blue sea and yellow sandy beaches. Nelson, too, is steeped in historical interest, and has witnessed some of New Zealand's most daring and sensational feats of exploration. And for good measure Nelson's share of sunshine is the envy of many other parts of the country...."
With these words veteran publisher, philosopher, and pedestrian A. H. Reed opens the story of his Nelson Pilgrimage. It was during this pilgrimage that he celebrated his 89th birthday - a day spent, typically, on high-road and bush-track, his swag on his shoulders.

120 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1965

About the author

Sir Alfred Hamish Reed (1875 – 1975), generally known as A.H. Reed, was a New Zealand publisher, author and entrepreneur.

He was the uncle of fellow author Alexander Wyclif Reed, with whom he founded a publishing company.