Written In Gold: The Story Of Gulgong: The Town On The 10 Dollar Note
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few Australian towns carry a story as rich and storied as Gulgong — the gold rush settlement whose weathered Victorian streetscapes once graced the face of the Australian ten-dollar note. Written in Gold: The Story of Gulgong chronicles the remarkable history of this New South Wales town, tracing its origins as a roaring goldfield of the 1870s through to its enduring legacy as one of the country's most authentically preserved heritage townships. Written and edited by Eileen Harwell, the narrative draws on local records, personal accounts, and historical research to paint a vivid portrait of the pioneers, prospectors, and families who shaped the community's identity. Harwell's prose is meticulous yet accessible, grounding grand historical forces — the gold rush, colonial settlement, and economic boom-and-bust — in the intimate, human-scale stories of Gulgong's residents. The work stands as an essential piece of Australian regional historiography, illuminating how a single town can serve as a microcosm of the nation's broader colonial and economic history. For readers drawn to Australian heritage, local history, or the fascinating story behind a piece of everyday currency, this reprint fifth edition promises to leave an indelible impression.
Author: Eileen Harwell
Format: Paperback
Published: 1978
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few Australian towns carry a story as rich and storied as Gulgong — the gold rush settlement whose weathered Victorian streetscapes once graced the face of the Australian ten-dollar note. Written in Gold: The Story of Gulgong chronicles the remarkable history of this New South Wales town, tracing its origins as a roaring goldfield of the 1870s through to its enduring legacy as one of the country's most authentically preserved heritage townships. Written and edited by Eileen Harwell, the narrative draws on local records, personal accounts, and historical research to paint a vivid portrait of the pioneers, prospectors, and families who shaped the community's identity. Harwell's prose is meticulous yet accessible, grounding grand historical forces — the gold rush, colonial settlement, and economic boom-and-bust — in the intimate, human-scale stories of Gulgong's residents. The work stands as an essential piece of Australian regional historiography, illuminating how a single town can serve as a microcosm of the nation's broader colonial and economic history. For readers drawn to Australian heritage, local history, or the fascinating story behind a piece of everyday currency, this reprint fifth edition promises to leave an indelible impression.