Over a hundred writers are represented herein to give a well-rounded vision of Western Australian themes and images, from the gritty beginnings of first settlement to contemporary urban living. There are extracts from newspapers, journals, diaries, speeches, songs, short stories and poems. Contributors include Xavier Herbert, Tom Quilty, Russell Drysdale, Hammond Innes, Anthony Trollope and Elizabeth Jolley. Illustrated with photos, cartoons and paintings.