Walhalla Heyday
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: G.F. James & C.G. Lee
Binding: Paperback
Published: Graham Publications Melbourne, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Faded spine.
This richly illustrated historical volume documents the rise and decline of Walhalla, a remote gold-mining town in Victoria’s Gippsland region, during its peak in the late 19th century. James and Lee present a vivid account of the town’s bustling heyday, detailing the engineering feats of the Long Tunnel Mine, the social fabric of its community, and the economic forces that shaped its fortunes. The book chronicles the transformation of rugged terrain into a thriving settlement, supported by rail infrastructure, civic institutions, and a booming gold industry. Archival photographs, maps, and facsimiles underscore the narrative’s authenticity and provide visual context to the town’s dramatic evolution.
Author: G.F. James & C.G. Lee
Binding: Paperback
Published: Graham Publications Melbourne, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Faded spine.
This richly illustrated historical volume documents the rise and decline of Walhalla, a remote gold-mining town in Victoria’s Gippsland region, during its peak in the late 19th century. James and Lee present a vivid account of the town’s bustling heyday, detailing the engineering feats of the Long Tunnel Mine, the social fabric of its community, and the economic forces that shaped its fortunes. The book chronicles the transformation of rugged terrain into a thriving settlement, supported by rail infrastructure, civic institutions, and a booming gold industry. Archival photographs, maps, and facsimiles underscore the narrative’s authenticity and provide visual context to the town’s dramatic evolution.