Nor'West of West: Western Australia Land of Wine, Corn, Pearls, Wool and Gold by James Thomson
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Secondhand. Very good condition. Minimal edgewear. Some minor denting at back top spine.
Jame Thomson was a well-known journalist, journalist and editor who emigrated with his family to Victoria in 1853. He spent several years working for Victorian newspapers, travelling the world as secretary to various parliamentary boards and royal commissions. In 1888 Thomson became a commission for the Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition.
In 1894, Thomson was commissioned by the Melbourne Age to write about Western Australia. In Perth and Geraldton, Thomson mixed with the like of Sir John Forrest and was known as a witty raconteur. While living in Cue and was responsible for establishing two newspapers - the Murchison Times and Day Dawn Gazette. (Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography website)
Thomson wrote
Nor' West of West in 1904. This facsimile copy is heavily illustrated, including many newspaper advertisements and photographic images. The book includes descriptions of every town of importance from Perth to Wyndham.
Disclosure: The foreward to this facsimile edition indicates that there are two maps included in a back cover pocket. This copy has no back cover pocket and no maps.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers, please note that this book may contain descriptions and/or images of people who have passed away.
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