Add this copy of The Pearl-Shellers of Torres Strait: Resources Use, to cart. $79.05, like new condition, Sold by Burwood Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wickham Market, SUFFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1994 by Melbourne University Press.
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First Edition. Wraps. 8vo. pp xvii, 299. Original publisher's illustrated wraps. Regina Ganter charts the progress of pearl-shelling from its heyday through its several crises resulting from overfishing to its present cautious management. The book is greatly enhanced by the oral testimony of divers and boat-owners. ISBN: 0522845479 Fine.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 330 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of The Pearl-Shellers of Torres Strait. Resource Use, to cart. $36.90, like new condition, Sold by Lawrence Jones rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Nobby Beach, QLD, AUSTRALIA, published 1994 by Melbourne University Press.
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Fine. 8vo. xvii, 299pp, index, bibliography, notes, glossary, appendices, bw ills, maps, tables. Pictorial card. Near new. In an ethnically stratified workforce Aboriginal, South Sea Islander, Torres Strait Islander and Japanese divers brought up shell that produced mother-of-pearl, and sometimes pearls. This volume charts the progress of pearl shelling from its heyday through its several crises resulting from overfishing to its present cautious management. Greatly enhanced by the oral testimony of divers and boat owners.
