Forty Fathoms Deep [electronic resource] : Pearl Divers & Sea Rovers in Australian Seas
Ion Idriess2018
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(Author Note)
Forty Fathoms Deep is part of the story of the pearl seas of north-western
Australia. In all but a few instances, I have used names well known in the pearl
world of Broome, but have taken care not to hurt susceptibilities. I am
conscious I have only gleaned in a field rich with romance. There is material
for many books in the adventurous lives of the men who have built up the history
and industry of Broome. It is to be hoped that someone more persuasive than I
will induce them to sit down and write, or, failing that, sit and talk for the
enlightenment and entertainment of fellow Australians.
I am greatly indebted to numerous friends in Broome who have helped me with
material and who went to such pains to get for me authentic data.
Hail and farewell, with a warm heart, to Con and old Sebaro, and to all the
divers and tenders and seamen who were so patient at explaining the many things
I desired to see and know.
To all, a fair wind and a hungry market wh...
Main title:
Author:
Ion Idriess, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : ETT Imprint, 2018
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (302 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781925706451
Language:
English
BRN:
434163
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