Full Fathom Five

Mary Albertus Bain

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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.

Additional Information

AuthorMary Albertus Bain
Number of pages380 p. : ill ; 24 cm.
PublisherArtlook Books
Year Published1982
Binding Type

Hardcover in Dustjacket

Book Condition

Near Fine. Light rubbing to cover edges.

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