The Peaks Of Lyell
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: Melbourne University Press, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
The compelling The Peaks Of Lyell chronicles the history of the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company, an enterprise that profoundly shaped Tasmania's industrial landscape. This authoritative work, penned by acclaimed historian Geoffrey Blainey, uncovers the triumphs and tribulations of a pioneering mining community. It details the human stories behind the vast copper and gold operations, presenting a vivid portrait of innovation, hardship, and environmental transformation. Blainey illustrates the economic and social impact of the mine, offering a comprehensive understanding of its enduring legacy. The narrative captures the spirit of an era defined by resource extraction and the relentless pursuit of wealth in a rugged environment.
Author: Geoffrey Blainey
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press, 1967
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
The compelling The Peaks Of Lyell chronicles the history of the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company, an enterprise that profoundly shaped Tasmania's industrial landscape. This authoritative work, penned by acclaimed historian Geoffrey Blainey, uncovers the triumphs and tribulations of a pioneering mining community. It details the human stories behind the vast copper and gold operations, presenting a vivid portrait of innovation, hardship, and environmental transformation. Blainey illustrates the economic and social impact of the mine, offering a comprehensive understanding of its enduring legacy. The narrative captures the spirit of an era defined by resource extraction and the relentless pursuit of wealth in a rugged environment.