This work unravels the myths surrounding the gold rushes in order to reveal the hidden histories of the Wiradjuri people, of the graziers and convicts who occupied the Wiradjuri lands, and of the multi-cultural gold boom community that endured for generations after the boom had passed.
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Alan Mayne is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Melbourne. He is a specialist in urban and regional history.
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Vendeur : Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australie
Soft Cover. Etat : Very Good. First Paperback. xvii, 172pp, index, bibliography, notes, bw ills, map. Pictorial card. Extremely light foxing to top edge. Unravels the myths surrounding the gold rushes to reveal the hidden histories of the Wiradjuri people, the graziers and convicts who occupied their lands, of the multi-cultural gold-boom community and of the subsistence community that endured for generations after the boom had passed. Size: 8vo. N° de réf. du vendeur 051787
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Vendeur : masted books, Gilberton, SA, Australie
Soft cover. Etat : Near Fine. Covers & Spine: front and back showing only light scuffing & signs of handling otherwise undamaged, minimal wear along edges and at corners, spine is intact and solid. Binding: firm throughout. Pages & Markings: unstained, no markings, clean throughout, a 2cmx11cm rectangle has been neatly cut out top of title page (presumably by previous owner to remove their name), author's signature on this same page. PLEASE NOTE: Due to this item weighing less than 500g, postage cost for international orders (i.e. not Australian) will be less than what is shown here. Please email me if you would like a quote. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks. Signed by Author(s). N° de réf. du vendeur 008677
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. illustrated edition. 220 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.75 inches. In Stock. N° de réf. du vendeur __0522850766
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Vendeur : AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australie
Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The Hill End Historic Site is one of first cultural heritage sites to be reserved in Australia.The history of the Australian gold rushes is full of exaggeration- the First This, the Richest That, the Largest Something Else.Hill End unravels the myths surrounding the gold rushes in order to reveal the hidden histories of the Wiradjuri people, of the graziers and convicts who occupied the Wiradjuri lands, of the multicultural gold-boom community and of the subsistence community that endured for generations after the boom had passed.Hill End is perched high on the New South Wales Central Tablelands, some 300 kilometres north-west of Sydney. The Hill End Historic Site, which was proclaimed in 1967, is one of first cultural heritage sites to be reserved in Australia. This is a book that digs past Hill End's gold rush fa ade into the lives of the people who lived through its history. This work unravels the myths surrounding the gold rushes in order to reveal the hidden histories of the Wiradjuri people, of the graziers and convicts who occupied the Wiradjuri lands, and of the multi- cultural gold boom community that endured for generations after the boom had passed. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780522850765
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