The Beginning: European Discovery and Early Settlement of the Swan River Western Australia by R T Appleyard and Toby Manford

Book Description

Secondhand. Good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Very slight buckle to the top edge of the pages. Dust jacket has light creasing to edges. Copy numbered 255.

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.