Building a State: The Story of the Public Works Department of Western Australia, 1829-1985 by J S H Le Page

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Some minor wear to tail and head of spine. Foredge has some scuffing marks. Dust jacket has some creasing to top. Previous owner has signed inside page.

One of the most significant books written on the history of infrastructure development in Western Australia. The construction of roads and bridges, harbours and jetties, railways, public buildings, irrigation schemes and drainage and water supply and pipelines are discussed in chapters arranged chronologically. Bibliography and index included.

Although not quite rare, copies are becoming scarce and their price is increasing.