The Gold Rush

Discover an enthralling chronicle of Australia's Gold Rush era in this captivating B-format paperback. 'The Gold Rush' by David Hill transports readers back to the mid- to late-1800s, a transformative period that changed Australia forever. This 528-page masterpiece delves into the extraordinary lives and staggering events that characterized the great gold-rush years. Experience the fervor as fortune seekers from across the globe embarked on perilous journeys to the goldfields, driven by dreams of wealth and adventure. Featuring remarkable figures such as Edward Hargraves, who uncovered the first payable gold in New South Wales, and bold characters like Lola Montez, whose legendary performances ignited both outrage and admiration, this book encapsulates a vibrant tapestry of human ambition and resilience. Hill draws upon authentic diaries, journals, letters, and historical documents to vividly illustrate this monumental chapter in Australia's history. This brand new edition, published by Random House Australia in 2011, is a must-have for history enthusiasts and anyone wanting to understand the heartbeat of a nation transformed by gold. With FREE shipping available, grab your copy of 'The Gold Rush' today and embark on an unforgettable journey through Australia’s past!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781864711301
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2011
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 528


Description:
"The fever that forever changed Australia. David Hill relates the extraordinary people and staggering events of Australia's great gold-rush years. From the mid- to late-1800s, people from all corners of the globe and all walks of life, including two future prime ministers of Great Britain and Australia, threw off their previous pursuits and made the often perilous journey to the goldfields, from where they would return either fabulously wealthy or demoralised and broken - if they returned at all. From the destitute to the eminent, the prospectors included such characters as Edward Hargraves, who won the race to find the first payable gold in New South Wales, Lola Montez, whose sensual 'Spider Dance' caused outrage and delight in equal measure, Lord Percy Douglas, the elder brother of Oscar Wilde's famed lover Bosie, who returned from Western Australia empty-handed, and Herbert Hoover, who managed the Sons of Gwalia mine in Western Australia at the age of 22. David Hill brings this monumental turning point in Australia's history brilliantly to life, using the diaries, journals, books, letters, official reports, parliamentary inquiries and newspaper articles of the time, along

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