Creeks And Harbours Of Western Port (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 2nd ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
A richly detailed work of regional maritime history and geography, Creeks and Harbours of Western Port chronicles the waterways, inlets, and anchorages of Western Port Bay in Victoria, Australia, illuminating the area's nautical heritage and its significance to early European settlement. Richard Hawkins presents a meticulous survey of the bay's many creeks and harbours, drawing on historical records, local lore, and geographical observation to paint a vivid portrait of this often-overlooked coastal region. The tone is authoritative yet accessible, appealing equally to maritime historians, local history enthusiasts, and those with a personal connection to the Western Port area. Hawkins illustrates how these waterways shaped the lives of the communities that grew along their shores, from Indigenous Australians to colonial settlers and beyond. A valuable reference for anyone seeking to understand the human and natural history of one of Victoria's most distinctive coastal environments.
Author: Richard Hawkins
Format: Paperback
Published: 1987, Richard Hawkins, Victoria
Genre: Maritime history
Edition: 2nd ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed
A richly detailed work of regional maritime history and geography, Creeks and Harbours of Western Port chronicles the waterways, inlets, and anchorages of Western Port Bay in Victoria, Australia, illuminating the area's nautical heritage and its significance to early European settlement. Richard Hawkins presents a meticulous survey of the bay's many creeks and harbours, drawing on historical records, local lore, and geographical observation to paint a vivid portrait of this often-overlooked coastal region. The tone is authoritative yet accessible, appealing equally to maritime historians, local history enthusiasts, and those with a personal connection to the Western Port area. Hawkins illustrates how these waterways shaped the lives of the communities that grew along their shores, from Indigenous Australians to colonial settlers and beyond. A valuable reference for anyone seeking to understand the human and natural history of one of Victoria's most distinctive coastal environments.