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Western Australia Pearling First Edition. History of pearling industry in n-w of WA, TSI, Broome, and northern waters near Darwin; includes early contact with Aborigines, employment as divers, rise of blackbirding and slavery, violent conflict and legislative responses of government mentions Hadleys mission on Sunday Island.
380 p. : ill ; 24 cm.
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 363-374.
#0921(Name on fpd.) Pearl industry and trade — Australia — History.
| Author | Mary Albertus Bain |
|---|---|
| Number of pages | 380 p. : ill ; 24 cm. |
| Publisher | Artlook Books |
| Year Published | 1982 |
| Binding Type | Hardcover in Dustjacket |
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| Book Condition | Near Fine. Light rubbing to cover edges. |
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