Stories of New Zealand’s French Pass & D’Urville Island

The French Pass & d’Urville Island Trilogy

Olive Baldwins most famous contribution to New Zealand regional history is a comprehensive three-part series detailing the rugged northern tip of the Marlborough Sounds.

• Part one – Focuses on local geographical history, Māori tribal history, early European maritime contact, and local mythology. 
• Part two – Covers hydrographic surveys, famous regional shipwrecks, strandings, lighthouses, coastal trading vessels, and the lives of early maritime workers. 
• Part three – Concludes her deep-dive into the area, incorporating genealogies (whakapapa), land leases, and community histories.