Land of Vision and Mirage

Land of Vision and Mirage
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Publisher : ISBS
Total Pages : 316
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ISBN-10 : 0980296404
ISBN-13 : 9780980296402
Rating : 4/5 (402 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Land of Vision and Mirage by : Geoffrey Bolton

Download or read book Land of Vision and Mirage written by Geoffrey Bolton and published by ISBS. This book was released on 2008 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Finally a concise, clear and informative history that puts Western Australia on the map. Lauded historian Geoffrey Bolton vividly narrates this long-awaited short history of Western Australia. From 1826 to the present, Land of Vision and Mirage covers the social, cultural, political and economic development of the most geographically isolated area in the world. While being both informative and analytical, the author’s wry observations about Western Australia’s unique history will stimulate public debate."--From the publisher.


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