A Hazardous Life - Captain George Forsyth Mariner and First Harbour Master of the Colony of Western Australia

Published by Maritime Heritage Association Inc

ISBN 10: 0994430418 (ISBN 13: 9780994430410)

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George Forsyth arrived in Western Australia in the early 1860s, still in the era of wood and sail and at the beginning of the era of iron and steam. The port of Fremantle - a critical maritime hub for the colony - was desperately unfit to meet the demands of growing maritime activity.Forsyth battled snobbery, entitlement and antagonism in his efforts to secure better maritime infrastructure and working conditions. He risked his life in many emergencies at sea, was beaten up, had his throat cut and nearly drowned. For all his efforts he was contemptuously dismissed from his position of Harbour Master. Resilient and defiant, he went on to become a sea captain, plying the treacherous waters along Western Australia's coast.Forsyth's working life unfolded against a backdrop of dramatic change in Western Australia: the opening up of the colony, the end of the convict era, the quest for responsible government and the start of the Gold Rush.This book provides many fresh insights into the colony's colourful maritime heritage and its evolving political and social dynamics.It also contains 16 of Forsyth's artworks, many of which have not been seen before in public. 2019, First edition. A near fine copy with only very superficial signs of use.

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Title
A Hazardous Life - Captain George Forsyth Mariner and First Harbour Master of the Colony of Western Australia
Author
Ron K Forsyth and Ian K Forsyth
Publisher
Maritime Heritage Association Inc
Binding
Paperback
Dimensions
2 Centimeters X 16.5 Centimeters X 24 Centimeters

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Barclay Books is a new,used and rare book store situated in the beautiful historic town of York, Western Australia. York is Western Australia's oldest inland town and being only 100km from Perth it is popular with tourists for it's charming period buildings and scenic Avon Valley setting. We are long time book collectors ourselves and understand the needs of collectors in regards to accurate book descriptions. We welcome any enquiry regarding our stock prior to purchase. Our opening hours are usually 9am - 5pm Thurs to Sun and Public Holidays or by appointment.

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