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Golden Quest, The : The Roaring days of West Australian Gold Rushes and Life in the Pearling Industry

Bligh, Arthur C. V. (Arthur Charles Vassell), 1875-1954

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General account of exploration at turn of century; references to Aborigines as bushmen and teachers; lifestyle; ill treatment by station owners and retaliation; friendly contact.

First published: Sydney : Publicity Press, [1955]

235 p. : map, ports. ; 22 cm. Map on lining papers. #110622

With additions to the introductory pages.

Bligh, Arthur C. V. (Arthur Charles Vassell), 1875-1954.  |  Gold miners — Western Australia — Pilbara — Biography.  |  Gold mines and mining — Western Australia — Pilbara — History.  |  Pearl industry and trade — Western Australia — Biography.  |  Pearl industry and trade — Western Australia — History.  |  Mining industry – Gold.  |  Daily life.  |  Indigenous peoples – Africa.  |  Settlement and contacts – Explorers.  |  Western Australia (WA)

 

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AuthorBligh, Arthur C. V. (Arthur Charles Vassell), 1875-1954
Number of pages235 p. : map, ports. ; 22 cm.
PublisherHesperian Press
Year Published1984
Binding Type

Softcover

Book Condition

As new!

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