The Story Of Lotteries In Australia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Fortune, fate, and the flutter of a ticket — The Story of Lotteries in Australia, edited by Adele Anderson, chronicles the fascinating and largely overlooked history of lottery culture across the Australian continent. From colonial-era sweepstakes that captivated a nascent society hungry for hope and opportunity, to the grand government-sanctioned draws that became woven into the fabric of everyday Australian life, this meticulously researched volume presents the lottery not merely as a game of chance, but as a social institution that shaped communities, funded public works, and reflected the dreams of ordinary people across generations. Anderson's editorial hand brings together a rich tapestry of historical accounts, anecdotes, and analysis that illustrates how deeply the lottery embedded itself in the Australian psyche. The book argues that these games of chance were far more than frivolous pursuits — they were mirrors held up to Australian society, revealing attitudes toward luck, class, government, and the quintessential battler's belief that fortune could smile on anyone. Evocative period illustrations and the voices of those who lived through lottery fever make this a compelling read for anyone curious about the cultural undercurrents that have long shaped the Australian way of life.
Author: Adele Anderson
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Fortune, fate, and the flutter of a ticket — The Story of Lotteries in Australia, edited by Adele Anderson, chronicles the fascinating and largely overlooked history of lottery culture across the Australian continent. From colonial-era sweepstakes that captivated a nascent society hungry for hope and opportunity, to the grand government-sanctioned draws that became woven into the fabric of everyday Australian life, this meticulously researched volume presents the lottery not merely as a game of chance, but as a social institution that shaped communities, funded public works, and reflected the dreams of ordinary people across generations. Anderson's editorial hand brings together a rich tapestry of historical accounts, anecdotes, and analysis that illustrates how deeply the lottery embedded itself in the Australian psyche. The book argues that these games of chance were far more than frivolous pursuits — they were mirrors held up to Australian society, revealing attitudes toward luck, class, government, and the quintessential battler's belief that fortune could smile on anyone. Evocative period illustrations and the voices of those who lived through lottery fever make this a compelling read for anyone curious about the cultural undercurrents that have long shaped the Australian way of life.