Books and Beyond : Tessa Duder

Alison chats with acclaimed author, Tessa Duder, about her new book, First map: how James Cook charted Aotearoa New Zealand, which has been released in time for the Tuia Encounters 250 commemoration of the first onshore encounters between Māori and Pākehā.

Listen to this episode and read on for the books mentioned in the show.

Books mentioned in the show:

• The trial of the cannibal dog: Captain Cook in the South Seas by Anne Salmond
• The life of Captain James Cook by J.C. Beaglehole
• Sarah Mathew: explorer, journalist and Auckland’s ‘First Lady’ by Tessa Duder

Auckland Libraries' new radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond.

Catch us on Planet FM104.6, Sundays at 9.35 pm. Recent shows can be listened to via the Auckland Libraries podcast.