Old Gold & Mining Towns Of Australia
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:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded, some tears along spine. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Old Gold & Mining Towns of Australia is a richly illustrated art and history book that chronicles the legacy of Australia's gold rush era through the evocative paintings of John Darbyshire, accompanied by the authoritative text of C. E. Sayers. The work presents a vivid portrait of the historic mining towns that shaped the nation's identity, capturing the rugged landscapes, weathered architecture, and pioneering spirit of communities forged in the pursuit of gold. Sayers' prose grounds each painting in its historical context, detailing the rise and, in many cases, the decline of these once-thriving settlements across Victoria and beyond. Together, the two creators produce a compelling and nostalgic tribute to a defining chapter of Australian social and economic history, making this volume an essential reference for enthusiasts of Australian heritage and colonial art alike.
Author: John Darbyshire / C. E. Sayers
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded, some tears along spine. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Old Gold & Mining Towns of Australia is a richly illustrated art and history book that chronicles the legacy of Australia's gold rush era through the evocative paintings of John Darbyshire, accompanied by the authoritative text of C. E. Sayers. The work presents a vivid portrait of the historic mining towns that shaped the nation's identity, capturing the rugged landscapes, weathered architecture, and pioneering spirit of communities forged in the pursuit of gold. Sayers' prose grounds each painting in its historical context, detailing the rise and, in many cases, the decline of these once-thriving settlements across Victoria and beyond. Together, the two creators produce a compelling and nostalgic tribute to a defining chapter of Australian social and economic history, making this volume an essential reference for enthusiasts of Australian heritage and colonial art alike.