Letters From A Miner In Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Foxing on block - does not extend internally. Worn but not faded - jacket still in good condition. Pages clean and bright. Binding tight. Shelf wear.
A vivid work of travel writing and social history, Letters From a Miner in Australia chronicles the firsthand experiences of a French adventurer who joined the great gold rush of 1850s Victoria, Australia. Written in the form of personal correspondence, the narrative presents a sharp-eyed and often wryly humorous account of life on the goldfields, capturing the chaos, camaraderie, and hardship endured by thousands of fortune-seekers from around the world. With the keen observational instincts of a journalist, the author illustrates the multicultural tumult of colonial Australia — its makeshift camps, colorful characters, and the brutal realities beneath the glittering promise of gold. The tone balances sardonic wit with genuine wonder, offering readers both an intimate personal memoir and a richly detailed document of a pivotal moment in Australian history. Originally published in French in the 1850s and later translated, this work remains an invaluable primary source for anyone drawn to the literature of exploration, colonial history, or the enduring human hunger for reinvention.
Author: Antoine Fauchery
Format: Hardback
Published: 1965, Georgian House, Melbourne
Genre: Australian history
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Foxing on block - does not extend internally. Worn but not faded - jacket still in good condition. Pages clean and bright. Binding tight. Shelf wear.
A vivid work of travel writing and social history, Letters From a Miner in Australia chronicles the firsthand experiences of a French adventurer who joined the great gold rush of 1850s Victoria, Australia. Written in the form of personal correspondence, the narrative presents a sharp-eyed and often wryly humorous account of life on the goldfields, capturing the chaos, camaraderie, and hardship endured by thousands of fortune-seekers from around the world. With the keen observational instincts of a journalist, the author illustrates the multicultural tumult of colonial Australia — its makeshift camps, colorful characters, and the brutal realities beneath the glittering promise of gold. The tone balances sardonic wit with genuine wonder, offering readers both an intimate personal memoir and a richly detailed document of a pivotal moment in Australian history. Originally published in French in the 1850s and later translated, this work remains an invaluable primary source for anyone drawn to the literature of exploration, colonial history, or the enduring human hunger for reinvention.