James Stirling: Admiral and Founding Governor of Western Australia - Hardcover
Man of action, naval officer, able administrator, skilled diplomat - James Stirling's distinguished and multi-faceted career carried him to the four corners of the nineteenth-century world. This ambitious biography, seven years in the making, breaks new ground in documenting fully Stirling's path from birth into one of Scotland's oldest families, through to founder and Governor of the Swan River Colony and, ultimately, to Admiral and British naval chief in East Asia. Drawing on fresh archival material, author Pamela Statham Drew has fashioned an intricate tapestry of engrossing detail, set against a post-Napoleonic backdrop of colonial opportunism, wars, British naval superiority and shifting political alliances. Stirling's place in history has hitherto been questioned and over-simplified, particularly regarding his contentious West Australian land grants. This absorbing biography seeks to redress this bias while, at the same time, revealing much about the human face and foibles of the man remembered today as the founder of the State of Western Australia.
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- PublisherUwa Pub
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 1876268948
- ISBN 13 9781876268947
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages652
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Dust jacket has some light creasing at edges and spine. Interior and binding are excellent. This ambitious biography of Captain James Stirling, seven years in the making, breaks new ground in documenting fully Stirling's path from birth into one of Scotland's oldest families, through to founder and Governor of the Swan River Colony and, ultimately, to Admiral and British naval chief in east Asia. "Prior to the publication of this biography, Sir James Stirling was the only Founding Governor in Australian history without a full academic biography. As such, this important work fills a void in our understanding of one of the State's most influential forefathers.Stirling's hand is far-reaching and continues to touch us all today: "his decision to split the capital and port, his naming of many prominent landscape features and his laying of the groundwork for Western Australia's early institution." Dr Geoff Gallop Dr Pamela Statham-Drew is one of Western Australia's preeminent historians. Current president and life member of the Friends of Battye Library, a Fellow of the Royal Western Australian Historical Society and an editor of Early Days. Seller Inventory # 009009
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Book Description Hardback. Man of action, naval officer, able administrator, skilled diplomatJames Stirlings distinguished and multi-faceted career carried him to the four corners of the nineteenth-century world. This ambitious biography, seven years in the making, breaks new ground in documenting fully Stirlings path from birth into one of Scotlands oldest families, through to founder and Governor of the Swan River Colony and, ultimately, to Admiral and British naval chief in East Asia. UWAP, 2003. First edition. A near fine copy only marked by a small spot on the fore edge and a previous owners name sticker on the front free endpaper. The d/w is very good with light shelf rubbing only. This copy has been inscribed and SIGNED by the author. Scans available if required. Seller Inventory # 4276505
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