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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Wrappers. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine DJ. First Edition. Published in color illustrated DJ, attached at spine to plain card covers. Slight edgewear and browning, with a 7/8" mostly closed jagged trear across top of spine of DJ.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the heart of the Australian outback, where, in the late 19th century, a barren desert was transformed into a thriving mining town. The author meticulously recounts the fascinating history of the Broken Hill silver lode, a discovery that spurred unprecedented economic growth and fueled social upheaval. The narrative goes beyond a mere chronicle of mining events, delving into the struggles, triumphs, and complexities of a community grappling with rapid change. Readers will witness the clash between traditional pastoral life and the new industrial order, as well as the tension between mining companies and workers seeking a fair share of the wealth being unearthed. The book's exploration of resource extraction, labor relations, and the impact of mining on the environment provides a rich and nuanced understanding of a pivotal period in Australian history. This historical account offers valuable insights into the enduring societal and environmental impacts of resource booms, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersection of industry, society, and the natural world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. 21pp text + 13 bw plates (1 folding), folding map. Or card covers with blue cloth spine. Some minor staining to fore-edge of front cover, endpapers toned. Extremely scarce volume on gold dredging. Size: 8vo.

Sydney 1903. Sm. 4to. Orig. printed wrapper chipped. pp.103-140. With 4 plates 1 of which is a folding map. Extr. Rec. Geol. Surv. N.S.W. Vol. 7: Pt.3.

Sydney: Charles Potter, 1894. 4to. Orig. printed boards. (x, 150pp.). With 8 full-page plates of which 6 are col., 2 fold. maps and numerous illusts. Hinges strengthened. Previous owners stamp on bottom of text-block. (Mem. Geol. Surv. N.S.W. Geology No. 5).