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Pushing His Luck : Report of the expedition and death of Harry WhitcombeDiscover the gripping tale of *Pushing His Luck: Report of the Expedition and Death of Harry Whitcombe*. This compelling account, translated by author Hilary Low from the original work of Swiss goldminer Jakob Lauper, chronicles the harrowing expedition of 1863 across the treacherous Southern Alps. At the heart of this historical narrative are two intrepid adventurers: Henry Whitcombe, a dedicated civil engineer and the Provincial Road Surveyor of
Discover the gripping tale of *Pushing His Luck: Report of the Expedition and Death of Harry Whitcombe*. This compelling account, translated by author Hilary Low from the original work of Swiss goldminer Jakob Lauper, chronicles the harrowing expedition of 1863 across the treacherous Southern Alps. At the heart of this historical narrative are two intrepid adventurers: Henry Whitcombe, a dedicated civil engineer and the Provincial Road Surveyor of Canterbury, and the resilient Lauper, who faced relentless challenges in the midst of a gold rush frenzy. As they navigated extreme weather and debilitating hunger, they traversed the Main Divide, the pathway now immortalized as Whitcombe Pass. Tragically, in a dire turn of events, Whitcombe lost his life while attempting to cross the perilous Taramakau River, leaving Lauper to recount their ordeal and journey back to Christchurch against all odds. This edition presents the first accurate translation of Lauper's vivid firsthand account, shedding new light on their expedition. Perfect for history buffs and enthusiasts of gold rush narratives, *Pushing His Luck* is an essential addition to any collection. Experience the drama and resilience of human spirit as you read about this pivotal moment in New Zealand’s exploration history. Don't miss out on this unique historical insight! Shipping is combined for your convenience. Enjoy swift delivery from our NZ stock, free from unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes.CONDITION: Brand New
Pages: 144
Author: Hilary Low translated from Jakob Lauper Publisher: Canterbury University Press
In 1863 Henry Whitcombe, a young civil engineer and Canterbury's Provincial Road Surveyor, led an expedition to find a route across the Southern Alps in advance of the West Coast gold rushes. Jakob Lauper, a hardy Swiss goldminer, was hired to accompany him. The journey turned to tragedy. Dogged by appalling weather and half-starved, the two men traversed the Main Divide by a pass that now bears Whitcombe's name, and struggled down to the western beach. There the exhausted Whitcombe drowned while attempting to cross the flooded Taramakau River. Against extraordinary odds, Lauper survived and made his way back to Christchurch. His report on the expedition was translated into English and published mid-1863. Pushing His Luck provides for the first time an accurate translation of Lauper's vivid account, and explains the significance of new information brought to light. Nearly 150 years after the event, the truth about this journey is finally told.
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★★★★★ 4
Great for keeping family passports organized while traveling
I bought this for our family’s recent trip to Europe after struggling on a previous trip to keep track of everyone’s passports. Last year I was constantly worried about losing one or forgetting where I put them, so having everything in one place made a huge difference this time. This holder fit all four passports perfectly and still had room for cards and even a spot where I could clip my keys inside.
It ended up being one of those things I used constantly throughout the trip at airports, hotels, train stations, and checkpoints. As long as I had the case with me, I felt confident all four passports were where they needed to be. The material feels durable enough for travel, and the zipper worked smoothly the whole trip. The black color also looks clean and professional without standing out too much.
Pros:
Holds four passports comfortably
Helped keep travel documents organized
Durable feel and smooth zipper
Extra storage for cards, cash, or keys
Lightweight enough for travel
Gave me peace of mind during a busy international trip
Cons:
Slightly bulkier than necessary for minimalist travel
Could be slimmer for people who only want passport storage without extra pockets
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Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great passport holder
I really like this family passport holder. This is the second one I buy since we travel with our kids internationally at least once a year.
It’s a good way to keep document organized and on the ready.
I like that it has space for four passport books, plus ID’s and cards. It also has a pen holder. And a couple zippered pockets.
We also travel with our dogs and this case kept all our family’s and pet’s documents in one convenient place.
It’s also easy to use. The zipper is easy to open and close. And I like that the strap is not on the zipper. The last holder I got has the strap on the zipper and when you opened it things could fall off if you weren’t super careful.
I like that little pocket on the front. It’s convenient to keep boarding passes handy.
The quality is great too. I didn’t even read about it being fire proof but that just makes it nicer.
And it’s pretty easy to keep clean because the material can be just wiped down and doesn’t stain easily.
We just keep or passports there and put them on our document area at home. So they’re ready to go whenever we need.
Overall a great product small families traveling.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great passport storage for a family of 4!
This passport travel wristlet was perfect of or family of 4 to use while traveling. It was large enough to keep all of of our passports inside and also travel documents. I love that the material is fire resistant, but the material is slightly tacky b/c of that. Not a big deal for me, but something worth noting. I don't mind the material b/c it gives me peace of mind when storing my passports inside that if there is a fire, our passports will be protected. Overall, I think this is a great option to safely store and travel with your passports!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2025
★★★★★ 4
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2026
★★★★★ 5
This will be great at the airport for international flights
Wow. This has pockets for four passports; six pockets that will easily hold 18 credit, debit, insurance, membership, library... cards; photo id slot, mesh pocket for monetary notes or some change; a large inside zippered area perhaps for personal items; another full length pocket behind the credit cards for paperwork and a slot on the front fo boarding passes, the passport, phone, whatever.
This is going to be so handy for an international trip, keeping passport(s), boarding passes, itinerary, phone and more all together and very easily accessible.
With all these card slots, I may start carrying it on a daily basis with my phone in it. I've never before found a wallet that could hold all the cards I'd like to be carrying every day; but have to swipe out depending the day's destination; because there's no room for them all in a phone or standard wallet.
The surface feels rubberized with a good grip. It's light weight and the detachable strap is definitely appreciated. What a help this will be to stay organized. Being fireproof and RFID blocking are excellent bonuses.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
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