Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Very light foxing to top foredge. Dust jacket has light creasing to edges. Some sunning to top edge of book flaps. Interior and binding are still excellent. Copy numbered 199.
This book outlines European exploration of the western coast of Australia since the early 17th century, with a particular focus on the area surrounding the Swan River.
The purpose of James Stirling's 1827 visit is analysed in detail, as is the initial criticism of his report by British officials and Stirling's extraordinary conversion of these officials, which led to the establishment of the Swan River Colony.






