Land of Vision and Mirage

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.