Western Australia: A Land of Contrasts

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Following a comprehensive overview of the state's geography, climate, flora, fauna, history, economy and key tourism attractions, the book is divided into seven chapters, each one on a different region. Colour photographs, accompanied by captions, provide a visual appreciation of the contrasts of the WA landscape. "Fascinating Fact" boxes reveal insights into topics including pearling in Broome, Ningaloo Reef, WA's wildflowers, Rottnest Island's quokkas, the limestone caves of the south West, the story of the brig, Amity, and the challenge of bringing water to the goldfields.

Author: Liz Byrski
Format: Hardback, 144 pages, 250mm x 297mm, 1124 g
Published: 1998, New Holland Publishers, Australia
Genre: People & Places: General

Description

Following a comprehensive overview of the state's geography, climate, flora, fauna, history, economy and key tourism attractions, the book is divided into seven chapters, each one on a different region. Colour photographs, accompanied by captions, provide a visual appreciation of the contrasts of the WA landscape. "Fascinating Fact" boxes reveal insights into topics including pearling in Broome, Ningaloo Reef, WA's wildflowers, Rottnest Island's quokkas, the limestone caves of the south West, the story of the brig, Amity, and the challenge of bringing water to the goldfields.