Land, Labour And Gold
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: William Howitt
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sydney University Press, 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Jacket spine has light tanning
Land, Labour And Gold chronicles William Howitt's firsthand experiences amidst the tumultuous Australian gold rush of the 1850s. This vivid account presents a detailed picture of the arduous journey to the goldfields and the daily lives of prospectors. Howitt illustrates the social fabric of colonial Australia, from the bustling mining camps to the challenges faced by new settlers. The narrative uncovers the raw realities of fortune-seeking, offering a compelling historical snapshot of a pivotal era. It is an essential read for those interested in 19th-century travel and the history of the Australian continent.
Author: William Howitt
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sydney University Press, 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Jacket spine has light tanning
Land, Labour And Gold chronicles William Howitt's firsthand experiences amidst the tumultuous Australian gold rush of the 1850s. This vivid account presents a detailed picture of the arduous journey to the goldfields and the daily lives of prospectors. Howitt illustrates the social fabric of colonial Australia, from the bustling mining camps to the challenges faced by new settlers. The narrative uncovers the raw realities of fortune-seeking, offering a compelling historical snapshot of a pivotal era. It is an essential read for those interested in 19th-century travel and the history of the Australian continent.