Mines In The Spinifex: The Story Of Mount Isa Mines
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Geoffrey Blainey
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson , 1960
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ glued to boards. Frontis partially dettached. Otherwise, clean and bright copy.
Mines In The Spinifex: The Story Of Mount Isa Mines chronicles the remarkable history of one of Australia's most significant mining operations. This compelling historical account details the challenges and triumphs of establishing and sustaining a major industrial enterprise in the harsh, remote landscape of the Australian outback. Blainey's meticulous research uncovers the human stories behind the colossal undertaking, illustrating the ingenuity and resilience required to extract wealth from the earth. The narrative presents a vivid picture of the economic and social impact of mining, offering a profound understanding of a pivotal chapter in Australian industrial development.
Author: Geoffrey Blainey
Binding: Hardback
Published: Angus & Robertson , 1960
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: DJ glued to boards. Frontis partially dettached. Otherwise, clean and bright copy.
Mines In The Spinifex: The Story Of Mount Isa Mines chronicles the remarkable history of one of Australia's most significant mining operations. This compelling historical account details the challenges and triumphs of establishing and sustaining a major industrial enterprise in the harsh, remote landscape of the Australian outback. Blainey's meticulous research uncovers the human stories behind the colossal undertaking, illustrating the ingenuity and resilience required to extract wealth from the earth. The narrative presents a vivid picture of the economic and social impact of mining, offering a profound understanding of a pivotal chapter in Australian industrial development.