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Cricket was in Richard Hadlee's blood as his father and older brothers had played cricket for New Zealand. But not in his wildest dreams did he imagine that one day he would be the first bowler in the history of the game to take more than 400 wickets in test cricket. 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.