The Rush That Never Ended: A History Of Australian Mining
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Faded spine. Worn corners.
This seminal work, The Rush That Never Ended: A History Of Australian Mining, chronicles the profound impact of mineral discoveries on the Australian continent, from the initial gold rushes to the modern era. It uncovers the economic, social, and environmental transformations wrought by mining, detailing the lives of prospectors, entrepreneurs, and the communities that rose and fell with the fortunes of the earth. Blainey presents a comprehensive narrative, illustrating how the pursuit of wealth from the ground shaped the nation's identity and development. The text offers an authoritative and engaging account, making it essential reading for anyone interested in Australian history or the global mining industry.
Author: Geoffrey Blainey
Format: Paperback
Published: 1969, MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Faded spine. Worn corners.
This seminal work, The Rush That Never Ended: A History Of Australian Mining, chronicles the profound impact of mineral discoveries on the Australian continent, from the initial gold rushes to the modern era. It uncovers the economic, social, and environmental transformations wrought by mining, detailing the lives of prospectors, entrepreneurs, and the communities that rose and fell with the fortunes of the earth. Blainey presents a comprehensive narrative, illustrating how the pursuit of wealth from the ground shaped the nation's identity and development. The text offers an authoritative and engaging account, making it essential reading for anyone interested in Australian history or the global mining industry.