Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 edition. Excerpt: ...feet) are the highest points in the Seaward Kaikouras. 2. The Mountains of Nelson.--The principal mountains of Nelson are the Spencer and St. Arnaud Ranges, in the middle of the district, and the Tasman, Marine, Lyell, and Paparoa Ranges, extending from Golden Bay to Greymouth. The Spencer Range lies to the west of the Kaikouras, and forms a great mountain mass in the middle of Nelson. It contains several peaks over 7,000 feet in height, the highest being Mount Franklyn (7,670 feet). The St. Arnaud Range extends northwards from the Spencer Range, and forms the boundary between Nelson and Marlborough. It is, for the most part, from 5,000 to 6,000 feet in height. The Tasman Range lies in the north-western part of the Provincial District of Nelson. Its highest point is Mount Peel (6,000 feet). The Marine Range and the Lyell Range lie in the west of the Provincial District of Nelson, and are from 4,000 to 5,000 feet in height. The Paparoa Range, in the eouth-west of the Provincial District of, Nelson, has several peaks over 4,000 feet in height. Section Of South Island From Modnt Cook To East Heap. 3. The Southern Alps run north-east and south-west between Canterbury and Westland. They are the highest and grandest range in the colony. Several of their peaks reach a height of more than 10,000 feet, and their valleys are filled with large glaciers. Highest Peaks.--The highest peak in the Southern Alps is Mount Cook, or Aorangi (12,349 feet). Near Mount Cook are several peaks over 10,000 feet in height, the most prominent being Mount Tasman (11,467 feet) and Mount Sefton (10,350 feet). The most southerly peak in the Alps is Mount Aspiring (9,975 feet). It is the point at which the boundaries of Canterbury, Otago, and Westland meet....
