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. Wear to book corners and edges. Foxing to foredges and half-title page and back page.

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.

This book is included in the Friends of Battye Library Inc.'s Bibliography of Western Australian History compiled by Pamela Statham Drew.