Maryborough: Goldfields History

Maryborough: Goldfields History

$110.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

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: James Flett
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Poppet Head Press., 1975

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some rubs and creases to DJ, minor foxing to page edges.

Historian James Flett presents a comprehensive account of the Australian gold rush era, focusing on the significant events and personalities that shaped the Maryborough region. This historical narrative details the arduous journeys of prospectors, the boom and bust cycles of the goldfields, and the lasting societal changes brought by the influx of fortune-seekers. Flett meticulously chronicles the development of the town, the challenges faced by its inhabitants, and the rich legacy of this pivotal period. The work illustrates the economic and cultural impact of gold discovery, offering an authoritative perspective on a crucial chapter in Australian history.

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Description

Author: James Flett
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Poppet Head Press., 1975

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some rubs and creases to DJ, minor foxing to page edges.

Historian James Flett presents a comprehensive account of the Australian gold rush era, focusing on the significant events and personalities that shaped the Maryborough region. This historical narrative details the arduous journeys of prospectors, the boom and bust cycles of the goldfields, and the lasting societal changes brought by the influx of fortune-seekers. Flett meticulously chronicles the development of the town, the challenges faced by its inhabitants, and the rich legacy of this pivotal period. The work illustrates the economic and cultural impact of gold discovery, offering an authoritative perspective on a crucial chapter in Australian history.