Concise History of Western Australia by Russell Earls Davis

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges.

A Concise History of Western Australia gives a fascinating account of the state's dramatic development and the seemingly insurmountable problems that had to be overcome.

Chapters include:

1. The First Immigrants
2. Arrival of the Europeans
3. Britain Claims the West
4. Thomas Peel
5. The Dispersion
6. Northwards and the Pastoralist
7. Convicts
8. Gold!
9. Other Natural Assets
10. Dealing with Difficulties
11. Poisons and Pests
12. Education State and Church
13. Overcoming Isolation
14. Towards Self Government and Federation
15. Iron Ore
16. Petroleum
17. Western Australia at War
18. A Bountiful Land
19. Tertiary Education
20. Multiculturalism
21. WA Inc.
22. Wrongful Convictions
23. Land Rights
24. Progress