Te Kupenga each drawn to the mountain

each drawn to the mountain by their own particular vision or curiosity

‘This is a lovely book

individually and collectively — for an accommodation with our colonial past

This compelling narrative testifies to a writer’s vital work: paying attention and asking we do the same

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Te Kupenga each drawn to the mountainStories of Aotearoa New Zealand told through 101 objects Published to mark 100 years since the establishment of the famous Alexander Turnbull Library, one of New Zealands great storehouses, this energetic, comprehensive book approaches the history of Aotearoa New Zealand through 101 remarkable objects. Each tells a story, be it of discovery, courage, dispossession, conflict, invention, creation, or conservation. The objects range from letters and