The Beginning: European Discovery and Early Settlement of the Swan River Western Australia by R T Appleyard and Toby Manford
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Product Details
Book Type: SECONDHAND
ISBN: 9780855641467
Author: Reg Appleyard
Additional Authors: Toby Manford
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: University of Western Australia Press
Place: Nedlands WA
Year: 1979
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 245 pages
Period: 19th Century
Book Description
Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Faint marks on top foredge. Interior and binding are still very good. Reprint with amendments.
This book outlines European exploration of the western coast of Australia since the early 17th century, especially the area surrounding the Swan River.
The purpose of James Stirling's visit in 1827 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.
The Beginning: European Discovery and Early Settlement of the Swan River Western Australia by R T Appleyard and Toby Manford
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