The Tasmanian West Coast Story
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A (paperback). Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact. No significant stickers or damage visible; minor wear consistent with age.
A richly detailed work of Australian regional history, The Tasmanian West Coast Story chronicles the dramatic development of one of Australia's most rugged and remote frontiers. Kerry Pink presents a compelling account of the miners, pioneers, and communities who carved a livelihood from the wild and mineral-rich landscape of Tasmania's West Coast. The narrative details the booming mining era — from the discovery of rich copper and tin deposits to the rise and fall of legendary towns like Queenstown, Zeehan, and Strahan — painting a vivid portrait of hardship, ingenuity, and frontier spirit. Grounded in meticulous research, the work illustrates how this isolated region shaped Tasmanian identity and left an indelible mark on Australian industrial heritage. A must-read for anyone passionate about Australian history and the pioneering spirit that defined a nation.
Author: Kerry Pink
Format: Paperback
Published: 1984, West Coast Publications
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A (paperback). Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact. No significant stickers or damage visible; minor wear consistent with age.
A richly detailed work of Australian regional history, The Tasmanian West Coast Story chronicles the dramatic development of one of Australia's most rugged and remote frontiers. Kerry Pink presents a compelling account of the miners, pioneers, and communities who carved a livelihood from the wild and mineral-rich landscape of Tasmania's West Coast. The narrative details the booming mining era — from the discovery of rich copper and tin deposits to the rise and fall of legendary towns like Queenstown, Zeehan, and Strahan — painting a vivid portrait of hardship, ingenuity, and frontier spirit. Grounded in meticulous research, the work illustrates how this isolated region shaped Tasmanian identity and left an indelible mark on Australian industrial heritage. A must-read for anyone passionate about Australian history and the pioneering spirit that defined a nation.