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A team of prominent historians and curators have produced this innovative cultural history of gold and its impact on the development of Australian society. Throughout history, gold has been the "stuff" of legends, fortunes, conflict and change. The discovery of gold in Australia 150 years ago precipitated enormous developments in the newly settled land. The population and economy boomed in spontaneous cities. The effects on both the environment and indigenous Aboriginal peoples have been profound and lasting.
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Throughout history, gold has been the stuff of legends, fortunes, conflict and change. The discovery of gold in Australia150 years ago precipitated enormous developments in the newly settled land. The population and economy boomed in spontaneous cities. The effects on both the environment and indigenous Aboriginal peoples have been profound and lasting. In this book, a team of prominent historians and curators have collaborated to produce an innovative cultural history of gold and its impact on the development of Australian society.
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GOLD Forgotten Histories and Lost Objects of Australia
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine (-). Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st. (AUS) Presume 1sst eition. No markings, there is a faint pinhead-sized spot to the leading edge of pages, thus Fine(-) in Near Fine dust jacket. Hardover,344pp, B&W illus and photo augmented with a few colour illus. A team of prominent historians and curators have produced this innovative cultural history of gold and its impact on the development of Australian society. Throughout history, gold has been the "stuff" of legends, fortunes, conflict and change. The discovery of gold in Australia 150 years ago precipitated enormous developments in the newly settled land. The population and economy boomed in spontaneous cities. The effects on both the environment and indigenous Aboriginal peoples have been profound and lasting. Melbourne Gold Rush, European and Chinese in the goldfields of New South Wales; Race and Australian Mining Legislation; Bendigo Miners' Union etc. (2.5 JM HOq 100/1 Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Seller Inventory # 07130
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Gold: Forgotten Histories & Lost Objects in Australia
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. 344 pp. Illustrated with colour & b/w plates, b/w illustrations. A fascinating and insightful book that adds a new dimension to previously unrecorded Australian history, and provides a richer understanding of the foundations of Autralian culture. Fine copy with fine dust jacket. Seller Inventory # BKS023
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Gold: Forgotten Histories and Lost Objects of Australia
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Hardcover. Throughout history, gold has been the stuff of legends, fortunes, conflict and change. The discovery of gold in Australia150 years ago precipitated enormous developments in the newly settled land. The population and economy boomed in spontaneous cities. The effects on both the environment and indigenous Aboriginal peoples have been profound and lasting. In this book, a team of prominent historians and curators have collaborated to produce an innovative cultural history of gold and its impact on the development of Australian society. These are USED books. Please only purchase if you are happy with that. Images & Editions We use stock images and database descriptions based on the ISBN. The image shown may NOT be the actual book cover you will receive. Covers, editions, printings, and publishers may differ. If you need a specific cover, edition, or printing, please contact us before purchasing. What "Used" Means Because these books are pre-owned: Colouring books may be coloured in Textbooks may have answers filled in, highlighting, notes, or underlining Workbooks may have writing inside Access codes, download codes, CDs, DVDs, or online content are usually missing or already used Books that originally came with toys, inserts, maps, cards, or bonus items will usually NOT include them Pages may be folded, marked, or show normal signs of use If you are buying a book for anything other than reading (e.g. colouring, study use, collecting, gifts, specific covers, bonus items, or digital access), used books may not be suitable. Condition All books are listed as Used - Good Books are clean and readable but not new Some books may have: Writing, highlighting, or markings Folded pages or minor wear A small warehouse or inventory sticker on the spine Original retailer stickers (we do not remove them) Our Process We purchase books by the pallet and scan thousands at a time. For this reason, we cannot photograph or individually inspect every book. Acknowledgement By purchasing, you acknowledge that: You understand the book is used You accept the condition and limitations described above Stock images and descriptions may not exactly match the item received Thank you for supporting Oak Books and helping give books a second life. Seller Inventory # BD123_CV3
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. In this book, a team of Australia's most prominent historians and curators have collaborated to produce a cultural history of gold and its impact on the development of Australian society. Like a handful of tailings, Gold brings together a collection of stories that have been left out of standard Australian histories. **The book is in very nice condition except for a personal inscription on the flyleaf.**. Seller Inventory # 003293
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Gold: Forgotten Histories and Lost Objects of Australia
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. xiv+344pp., Colour illustrated dustjacket covered in removable protective clear plastic, black cloth boards with gilt text to spine, olive endpapers, list of contributors & conversions, intro. by eds., col. & b/w plts. & text ills., full page col. & b/w illust., index. In this book, a team of Australia's most prominent historians and curators have collaborated to produce a cultural history of gold and its impact on the development of Australian society. Like a handful of tailings, Gold brings together a collection of stories that have been left out of standard Australian histories. Size: Large Octavo. Book. Seller Inventory # 001416
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