Down The Golden Mile
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.
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Jacket protected by mylar sleeve. Foxing on block - does not extend internally. Binding tight. Usual aging. Shelf wear. Pages clean and bright.
Immerse yourself in the sun-drenched landscapes and gritty pioneering spirit of Western Australia with Down The Golden Mile, a evocative vintage work by Australian author Stuart Gore. Published by Heinemann in 1962, this scarce first edition hardback volume—complete with its original dust jacket—offers a fascinating literary journey into the nation's rich regional history. The narrative provides an authentic, deeply atmospheric snapshot of life on the goldfields, weaving a plot heavily centered on travel, exploration, and the raw socio-cultural dynamics of an isolated mining community. Part family history and part social chronicle, Gore's storytelling masterfully captures the unique identity, hardships, and resilience of the people who shaped the iconic Kalgoorlie region. This collectible copy is exceptionally well-preserved, featuring an unmarked interior and good page condition, housed in a very good dust jacket that retains its vibrant mid-century charm. It stands as a vital and highly desirable acquisition for collectors of classic Australiana, regional history, and 1960s Australian literature.
Author: Stuart Gore
Format: Hardback
Published: 1962, Heinemann
Genre: Australian history
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Jacket protected by mylar sleeve. Foxing on block - does not extend internally. Binding tight. Usual aging. Shelf wear. Pages clean and bright.
Immerse yourself in the sun-drenched landscapes and gritty pioneering spirit of Western Australia with Down The Golden Mile, a evocative vintage work by Australian author Stuart Gore. Published by Heinemann in 1962, this scarce first edition hardback volume—complete with its original dust jacket—offers a fascinating literary journey into the nation's rich regional history. The narrative provides an authentic, deeply atmospheric snapshot of life on the goldfields, weaving a plot heavily centered on travel, exploration, and the raw socio-cultural dynamics of an isolated mining community. Part family history and part social chronicle, Gore's storytelling masterfully captures the unique identity, hardships, and resilience of the people who shaped the iconic Kalgoorlie region. This collectible copy is exceptionally well-preserved, featuring an unmarked interior and good page condition, housed in a very good dust jacket that retains its vibrant mid-century charm. It stands as a vital and highly desirable acquisition for collectors of classic Australiana, regional history, and 1960s Australian literature.