Kimberley: Dreaming to Diamonds – Hugh Edwards (1991)

Author: Hugh Edwards
Publisher: Hugh Edwards, Swanbourne, Western Australia
Year: 1991
Format: Softcover
Pagination: 251 pages
Illustrations: Illustrations, some in colour, maps and portraits
Size: Approx. 27 cm
ISBN: 0646050303
Special Features: Maps on endpapers

Description

Kimberley: Dreaming to Diamonds by Hugh Edwards is a broad history of the Kimberley region of Western Australia, tracing its story from its First Nations inhabitants through exploration, settlement, pearling, aviation, war and mining.

The book discusses figures and events including Alec Forrest, Jandamarra, Norman Brearley and Charles Kingsford-Smith, as well as the development of the pearling industry, the impact of the Second World War and the discovery of diamonds in the region.

It also explores Wandjina traditions and the long history of Aboriginal peoples in the Kimberley, placing these within the wider story of the region’s social and economic development.

Illustrated with photographs, maps and portraits, this is a substantial regional history title with strong appeal for readers interested in Western Australia, exploration, aviation, mining and First Nations history.

Condition

Very Good. Light wear to the covers. Internally well preserved.

Why You’ll Love It

A wide-ranging and richly illustrated history of one of Australia’s most distinctive regions. Particularly appealing for collectors of Western Australian history, regional studies and works covering exploration, pearling, aviation and mining.