ISBN10: 0600072916, ISBN13: 9780600072911, [publisher: Paul Hamlyn, Sydney] Hardcover When the first European explorers discovered Australia they also introduced gunpowder and guns. The Dutch made their fist contact with natives at Cape York in the early 1600s. Halls takes up the story from that point in chronological chapters beginning with the discoverers , the Macassans, the British navigators and the First Fleet from England with its contingent of troops. The various uses of guns of all descriptions for many uses --- punitive, protection, hunting, sport, bushranging, law enforcement and on active service in six wars from 1885 to 1973. A chapter "Maoris, Missionaries and Muskets 1815-1864" covers conflict in NZ. A history of a subject little covered in primary publications, ranging from pocket pistols to coast defence guns. 176 pages including bibliography, index, 19 colour photos (most full-page), b/w photos, art, drawings and diagrams throughout. White hard covers with black front/spine titles VG with small blemish lower front and light partial hand print to rear board, internally excellent, with text block of high quality paper, no inscriptions.
[Tauranga, BOP, New Zealand] [Publication Year: 1974]

Hamlyn Australia, Date: 1974. Hardcover in Dustjacket. Near Fine. GUNSHistory of the development and use of guns in Australia ; includes references to and illustrations of violent encounters with Aboriginal people.173p. : ill.(part. col.), diagrs. ; 29cm.  #051122 Bibliography: p.172-173.Firearms. Australia, 1606-1973  |  Firearms.  |  Firearms -- Australia.  |  Race relations - Violent.  |  Weapons - Firearms.  |  Australia. 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. Hardcover in Dustjacket Near Fine 1974. Hamlyn Australia ISBN 0600072916 9780600072911 [AU]