Re-Living The History Of Moonta
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: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Silver fish damage.
This commemorative volume serves as an evocative time capsule, capturing the rich, copper-dusted heritage of the South Australian mining town of Moonta. Published to mark the centenary of the Corporation of Moonta, the work gathers oral histories, photographs, and archival insights that define the spirit of the Copper Triangle. It transports the reader back to the town’s formative years, chronicling the resilience of the miners and the transformation of a rugged settlement into a cornerstone of South Australian industry and culture. The text is a vital piece of regional historiography, meticulously documenting the societal evolution of a town defined by its Cornish roots and hard-won prosperity. While the narrative is rooted in specific local milestones, it transcends parochial interest by offering a poignant look at the transient yet enduring nature of mining communities. For those interested in the social fabric of 19th-century Australia, this history provides an authentic and deeply textured account of a community’s effort to preserve its unique identity amidst the passage of time.
Author: Various
Format: Paperback
Published: 1972, Centenary Committee to commemorate the centenary of the Corporation of Moonta
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Silver fish damage.
This commemorative volume serves as an evocative time capsule, capturing the rich, copper-dusted heritage of the South Australian mining town of Moonta. Published to mark the centenary of the Corporation of Moonta, the work gathers oral histories, photographs, and archival insights that define the spirit of the Copper Triangle. It transports the reader back to the town’s formative years, chronicling the resilience of the miners and the transformation of a rugged settlement into a cornerstone of South Australian industry and culture. The text is a vital piece of regional historiography, meticulously documenting the societal evolution of a town defined by its Cornish roots and hard-won prosperity. While the narrative is rooted in specific local milestones, it transcends parochial interest by offering a poignant look at the transient yet enduring nature of mining communities. For those interested in the social fabric of 19th-century Australia, this history provides an authentic and deeply textured account of a community’s effort to preserve its unique identity amidst the passage of time.