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Shark Bay through Four Centuries 1616 - 2000 (soft cover)
By Hugh Edwards
An in depth examination of the history of this facinating region starting with Dirk Hartog's landing in 1616 and travelling in time to the current World Heritage influences. The book examines the influences of the Dutch, French and British explorers as well as the the indigenous, Malay and Chinese influes throught the whaling, pearling and fishing industries. It is peppered tales of local rouges and heros and supported with an excellent range of photographs of the era.
Also for sale in hand stitched hard cover for $104.50.
Price:$38.00
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Shark Bay through Four Centuries 1616-2000 (hard cover)
By Hugh Edwards
An in depth examination of the history of this facinating region starting with Dirk Hartog's landing in 1616 and travelling in time to the current World Heritage influences. The book examines the influences of the Dutch, French and British explorers as well as the the indigenous, Malay and Chinese influes throught the whaling, pearling and fishing industries. It is peppered tales of local rouges and heros and supported with an excellent range of photographs of the era.
Also for sale in soft cover for $38.00
Price:$104.50
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Shark Bay Twin Bays on the Edge
By: Carolyn Thomas-Dans
The most contemporary publication on Shark Bay. This book examines the World Heritage values, the regions history, the marine and national parks, flora and fauna and major attractions including a section on the recently discovered wreck of the HMAS Sydney.
The text is supported by stunning photography which brings home the natural beauty and wonders of Shark Bay.
Price:$39.95
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A Woman of Courage
By: Marc Serge Riviere
The story of Rose de Freycinet who stowed away on her husband's scientific survey ship and ended up being the first womman to circumnavigate the globe. On her voyage she spent time camped on Peron Peninsular to distille sea water for the crew as well as being ship wrecked in the Faulkland Islands.
A truely fascinating story about an amazing woman.
Price:$35.00
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Carpet of Silver
By: Phillip Playford
The Zuytdorp, of the Dutch East India company, disappeared after leaving Cape Town in 1712. It was carrying a rich cargo including 250,000 guilders in brand new silver coins. It was found againts the desolate cliffs of Shark Bay 242 years later after the author followed up the tales of an elderly stockman.
A Western Australian Premier's Books Awards Winner.
Price:$40.00
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Shark Bay Days
A short anecdotal history of Shark Bay in the 1900's.
By: G.W. Fry
A look at life in Shark Bay during the 1900's through the eyes of the Fry Family as they worked in the pearling industry and supplemented their income through fishing. I contains anecdotal yarns supported by black and white photographs which cover all aspects of the town in that era.
Price:$11.00
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Wildflowers of Shark Bay
By: Judy Wheeler and Greg Keighery.
A member of the Bush Book Series. This book provides photograghs and descriptions of the wildflowers you might find in the Shark Bay World Heritage area including Peron and Edel Land peninsulars, the Gascoyne coast, Shark Bay Marine Park and Hamelin Nature Reserve and the islands including Dirk Hartog, Bernier and Dorre.
Each Plant is provided with common and latin names, their location, description and flowering times as well as colour photographs.
Price:$6.50
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