Book Description

Secondhand.Fine condition. Other than some slight wear to bottom foredge, the condition would be as new.

A concise history of Western Australia focusing on its economic development. Chapters include: The First Immigrants; Arrival of the Europeans; Britain Claims the West; Thomas Peel; The Dispersion; Northwards and the Pastoralist; Convicts; Gold!; Other Natural Assets; Dealing with Difficulties; Poisons and Pests; Education State and Church; Overcoming Isolation; Towards Self Government and Federation; Iron Ore; Petroleum; WA at War; A Bountiful Land; Tertiary Education; Multiculturalism; WA Inc., Wrongful Convictions; and Land Rights.