{"product_id":"the-great-challenge-saga-of-yampi-keith-r-smith-1979-hc-dj-wa-mining-history","title":"The Great Challenge Saga of Yampi Keith R Smith 1979 HC DJ WA Mining History","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitle: The Great Challenge: The Saga of Yampi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Keith R. Smith\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublisher: Published by the Author\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear: 1979\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdition: First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover with Dust Jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted by: Wescolour Press, a division of West Australian Newspapers Limited\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBinding: Printers Trade Services, West Perth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN: 0 9595450 0 X\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubject: Western Australian History \/ Mining \/ Yampi Sound \/ Koolan Island \/ Iron Ore\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fascinating and increasingly difficult-to-find account of the development of the Yampi iron ore deposits in Western Australia, written by Keith R. Smith and privately published in 1979.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Great Challenge: The Saga of Yampi traces the region from its geography, geology and early exploration through the development of the Yampi and Koolan Island iron ore operations. Its chapters cover the early prospectors, the Connolly era, construction at Koolan, industrial unrest during the 1930s, wartime events and the later development of the deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout and including appendices, references and biographical, geographical and general indexes, it is an excellent piece of Western Australian mining and industrial history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOf particular interest to collectors of Australian mining history, Western Australiana, Kimberley history and iron ore industry material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very Good vintage condition – please refer to photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1979 hardcover copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Hardcover appears clean and well presented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Dust jacket remains present and displays well, with some age and storage wear consistent with a book of this vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Dust jacket is currently housed in a removable clear protective covering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Internal pages appear clean and well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Binding appears firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Illustrated throughout, including photographic material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Normal minor signs of age and previous handling may be present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely for condition and contents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on request – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? We’re happy to help! Just message us and we’ll get back to you promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Info\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e🛍️ Check out our other items — we specialise in first and early edition books and are more than happy to bundle books to save on postage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📲 Follow us @vintagehqcomau on socials and on eBay for more nostalgic finds and stories behind these unique or rare pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage HQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722124820709,"sku":"EB-147638286388","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/1255\/3701\/files\/57_41caf0d0-7769-4456-8c74-1dc19c827323.jpg?v=1792153160","url":"https:\/\/vintagehq.com.au\/products\/the-great-challenge-saga-of-yampi-keith-r-smith-1979-hc-dj-wa-mining-history","provider":"Vintage HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}