Historical Encyclopedia of Western Australia facts for kids
| Subject | Encyclopedia of Western Australian history known to date. |
|---|---|
| Genre | Encyclopedia |
The Historical Encyclopedia of Western Australia (HEWA) is a huge book that tells the story of Western Australia. It was put together by experts at the University of Western Australia and came out in June 2009. Even though it was published in 2009, the idea for this amazing book started way back in the early 1990s! Work on it officially began in 2003.
Contents
About the Historical Encyclopedia
This encyclopedia is like a giant collection of facts and stories about Western Australia's past. It helps people find information about important events, places, and people. It also covers different topics and themes from the history of this Australian state.
Why is it important?
The Historical Encyclopedia of Western Australia is a really important resource for anyone wanting to learn about the state's history. It helps:
- Researchers find detailed information for their studies.
- Teachers discover facts to share with their students.
- Students learn about their local history for school projects.
- The general public explore the rich past of Western Australia.
It was even shortlisted for the Western Australian Premier's Book award, which shows how highly it is valued!
How it was made
More than 300 people helped to create this encyclopedia. These contributors were historians and experts who shared their knowledge. Because so many people worked together, it's sometimes called the "People's Encyclopedia." It's seen as a special gift from the historians of Western Australia to everyone in the state.
Publishing Information
The Historical Encyclopedia of Western Australia was edited by Jenny Gregory and Jan Gothard. It was published by UWAP Press in Crawley. The book's special identification number is ISBN 978-1-921401-15-2.
Online Index
You can find an online index for the encyclopedia, which helps you search for topics and names. It's available at: [1]
