{"product_id":"new-zealand-fairyland-a-story-of-the-caves-mrs-ambrose-e-moore-1909","title":"New Zealand Fairyland: A Story of the Caves – Mrs Ambrose E. Moore – 1909","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating early\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNew Zealand children’s book, written by Sarah Rebecca Moore, under the name Mrs Ambrose E. Moore, and beautifully illustrated by noted New Zealand artist Emily Cumming Harris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePublished in Auckland by Brett Printing and Publishing in 1909, \u003cem\u003eFairyland in New Zealand: A Story of the Caves\u003c\/em\u003e combines fantasy and adventure with a distinctly New Zealand setting. The story follows Rangi as he searches for his wife and child, with his journey eventually involving fairies, distant travels and a mysterious New Zealand cave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe volume is illustrated throughout by E. C. Harris, including charming fairy imagery inspired by New Zealand plants and landscapes. The original edition contains 58 pages plus six leaves of illustrated plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAn appealing antiquarian title for collectors of early New Zealand literature, children’s books, fairy tales, New Zealand art and works illustrated by Emily Cumming Harris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Sarah Rebecca Moore (Mrs Ambrose E. Moore)\u003cbr\u003eIllustrator: Emily Cumming Harris\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Brett Printing and Publishing, Auckland\u003cbr\u003ePublication Year: 1909\u003cbr\u003ePages: 58 pages plus 6 leaves of plates\u003cbr\u003eSubject:\u003cspan\u003e New Zealand Children’s Literature \/ Fairy Tales \/ New Zealand Art \/ Antiquarian Books\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Pre-owned, inscription to first inside page, some wear associated with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retro Nerds NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60205300678737,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/4044\/3729\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_bdcb3507-a957-4602-9b38-2a717052f852.jpg?v=1787804741","url":"https:\/\/retronerdsnz.com\/products\/new-zealand-fairyland-a-story-of-the-caves-mrs-ambrose-e-moore-1909","provider":"Retro Nerds NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}