Broken Hill (Four-Volume Set)
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: R. H. B. Kearns
Binding: Paperback
Published: Broken Hill Historical Society, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Faded spines.
This four-volume historical chronicle presents a comprehensive account of Broken Hill’s development from its founding in 1883 through to 1983, documenting a century of industrial, civic, and social transformation. R. H. B. Kearns instructs readers in the evolution of Australia’s most iconic mining town, detailing its economic foundations, political struggles, and cultural milestones with archival precision. Each volume illustrates a distinct era—spanning boom years, wartime resilience, and post-war modernisation—supported by photographs, maps, and primary records sourced from local institutions. The work argues for Broken Hill’s central role in shaping regional identity and national labor movements, offering both scholarly depth and community insight.
Author: R. H. B. Kearns
Binding: Paperback
Published: Broken Hill Historical Society, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Faded spines.
This four-volume historical chronicle presents a comprehensive account of Broken Hill’s development from its founding in 1883 through to 1983, documenting a century of industrial, civic, and social transformation. R. H. B. Kearns instructs readers in the evolution of Australia’s most iconic mining town, detailing its economic foundations, political struggles, and cultural milestones with archival precision. Each volume illustrates a distinct era—spanning boom years, wartime resilience, and post-war modernisation—supported by photographs, maps, and primary records sourced from local institutions. The work argues for Broken Hill’s central role in shaping regional identity and national labor movements, offering both scholarly depth and community insight.