From Baird Maritime:
The Australian pearling industry is currently flourishing. It has not always been so fortunate nor is it certain to remain so.
This beautifully presented "labour of love" tells the story of one of the most successful pioneers of this remarkable and fascinating industry. It covers both his triumphs and travails equally well.
The authors, who are direct descendents of the subject, have, fortunately, had access to some excellent photographs and important documents their ancestors had the good sense to retain. The book has been privately published and very professionally so.
Not only is this a history of pearling but it gives a brilliant description of early Broome, the epicentre of Australia's modern pearling industry. It also describes pioneering activity on other sections of the northern Australian coast.
A brilliant book. An important and very valuable socio-economic history of Australian pearling and its pioneers.
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Mrs G.V. Norman