Describes the seaside hill suburbs between Sumner Bay and the Heathcote Valley, Sumner, Clifton to McCorrmacks bay, Mount Pleasant, St Andrew's Hill, Ferrymead and Heathcote. Social history of local railways, ferries and schools, churches cafes, clubs and personalities that gave these suburbs their unique identity. Also a family history reference. First published in 1976, this is a facsimile reprint.