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Katherine Mansfield is probably New Zealand's best known writer. She travelled a great deal and mixed with many well known writers but it was to her childhood in New Zealand that she turned for the inspiration of some her best stories. These are stories of 30 of New Zealand's most famous people including their childhood and education, the paths that led to the achievements for which they became well known and their influence upon New Zealand's history and culture. With original photographs - many supplied by the subjects themselves. Written by award winning author Kevin Boon.