The Victorian Gold Fields 1852-3
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: S.T. Gill
Binding: Hardback
Published: Currey O'Neil., 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This historical account chronicles the tumultuous period of the Victorian gold rush between 1852 and 1853, presenting a vivid tableau of life in the burgeoning gold fields. It illustrates the arduous conditions faced by prospectors, detailing their daily struggles, the primitive mining techniques, and the rapid development of makeshift communities. The narrative uncovers the societal shifts and economic transformations that reshaped the Australian landscape during this pivotal era. Through its rich descriptions, the work conveys the raw energy and desperate hope that characterized one of history's most significant gold discoveries.
Author: S.T. Gill
Binding: Hardback
Published: Currey O'Neil., 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This historical account chronicles the tumultuous period of the Victorian gold rush between 1852 and 1853, presenting a vivid tableau of life in the burgeoning gold fields. It illustrates the arduous conditions faced by prospectors, detailing their daily struggles, the primitive mining techniques, and the rapid development of makeshift communities. The narrative uncovers the societal shifts and economic transformations that reshaped the Australian landscape during this pivotal era. Through its rich descriptions, the work conveys the raw energy and desperate hope that characterized one of history's most significant gold discoveries.