This book delves into the fascinating and tumultuous ten-year period in Tasmania's history from 1844 to 1853. The author draws on official documents to provide a comprehensive analysis of the societal transformations brought about by the discovery of gold in neighboring Australia, which is seen as a microcosm of the global impacts of this extraordinary era. The text explores how the influx of wealth and labor shortages reshaped the island's demographics, economy, and social fabric. It examines vital statistics like population growth, immigration, marriage rates, and crime, as well as fluctuations in key industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, and whaling. The author considers the impact of these changes on the colony's infrastructure, education, health, and cultural life, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that arose during this period of rapid transformation. The book provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of a society grappling with the sudden influx of wealth and the resulting social and economic upheaval, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of both Tasmanian and global history.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating and tumultuous ten-year period in Tasmania's history from 1844 to 1853. The author draws on official documents to provide a comprehensive analysis of the societal transformations brought about by the discovery of gold in neighboring Australia, which is seen as a microcosm of the global impacts of this extraordinary era. The text explores how the influx of wealth and labor shortages reshaped the island's demographics, economy, and social fabric. It examines vital statistics like population growth, immigration, marriage rates, and crime, as well as fluctuations in key industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, and whaling. The author considers the impact of these changes on the colony's infrastructure, education, health, and cultural life, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that arose during this period of rapid transformation. The book provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of a society grappling with the sudden influx of wealth and the resulting social and economic upheaval, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of both Tasmanian and global history. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781332305582_0
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