Macmillan, Australia, 2001. Trade Paperback. Book Condition: Good. Some wear covers. First endpaper missing. Clean interior.. ISBN 0732910781 9780732910785 [NZ]

Pan Macmillan, Sydney, Date: 2001 . Softcover. Very Good (Used copy).  WEST AUSTRALIANAIn 1912 Broome was as much Asian as Australian. The town thrived on the hugely profitable, but extremely dangerous, pearl shell industry. It was a frontier town where racial tensions simmered. This is a gripping narrative that echoes with many of the same fears and hopes as society today.Pearl industry and trade -- Western Australia -- Broome. | Pearl divers -- Western Australia -- Broome. | Government policy - Initial period and protectionism - 1901-1925. | Economic sectors - Pearling. | Government policy - State and territory - Western Australia. | Race relations. | Western Australia -- History -- 1901-1914. | Wupipi / Broomexv, 301 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps, ports. : 23 cm. #250322/021222/251023 Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Softcover Very Good (Used copy) 2001. Pan Macmillan, Sydney ISBN 0732910781 9780732910785 [AU]

Macmillan Australia, Date: 2001. First edition. Trade paperback. Very Good. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 301 pages. 301 p. Audience: General/trade. An unsuccessful experiment where Royal Navy-trained divers were sent to Broome to master the art of pearl diving and break the Asian stranglehold on the industry. Quantity Available: 1. Category: General; ISBN: 0732910781. ISBN/EAN: 9780732910785. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 0000225. . 9780732910785 2001. Macmillan Australia ISBN 0732910781 9780732910785 [AU]