A History of Commerce and Industry in Western Australia edited by Peter Firkins

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Light foxing to top foredge.Dust jacket has some light creasing at top edges and spine. Interior and binding are also very good. Book is numbered 178 of a limited 300 copies.

The struggle of the Swan River Colony's mercantile community to establish itself in such a hostile environment and the period of consolidation that followed. This book traces the sometimes faltering steps of commerce and industry as they evolved during the early days of the Colony, from wool through to sandalwood, whaling, fishing, timber, pearling and gold, to the 20th Century mining booms. Contributors include Roy Lourens, Ted Joll, Jan Mayman and M Davies, Peter Ellery, Don Lipscombe and Norman Duffy.