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With the Wind Behind Us
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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With the Wind Behind Us
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Matt Elliott
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:368 | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 155 |
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Category/Genre | Humour Sporting events, tours and organisations Water sports and recreations Sailing |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781775541608
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Classifications | Dewey:797.1240993 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
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Imprint |
HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
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Publication Date |
29 October 2020 |
Publication Country |
New Zealand
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Description
From red socks to kauri yachts, these are the stories that made New Zealand Aotearoa a sailing nation Stretching back to the Pacific navigators and the great migrations from Polynesia to the humble 'P' class dinghy and the world-beating success of Team New Zealand: With the Wind Behind Us is a celebration of the stories that gave us our legendary sailing reputation.
Author Biography
Matt Elliott is one of New Zealand's busiest authors, writing across genres for readers of all ages. His best-selling biography of comedian Billy T James was the basis for both a television biopic and cinema documentary. A winner of the Book of the Year and Best Non-fiction Book awards at the New Zealand Children's Book Awards, he has previously written four rugby titles. He lives in Birkdale, on Auckland's North Shore, and this year coached his local college's Fifth grade (Open weight) rugby team. Visit: mattelliottnz.com
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