Land, Labour, and Gold

Land, Labour, and Gold
Author: William Howitt
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2011-02-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 1108025706

This 1855 publication describes Howitt's colourful experiences in Melbourne and the goldfields during the 1850s Australian gold rush.

Land, Labour, and Gold; Or, Two Years in Victoria

Land, Labour, and Gold; Or, Two Years in Victoria
Author: William Howitt
Publisher: Nabu Press
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2014-02-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781293649336

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Gold

Gold
Author: Iain McCalman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2001-03-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780521805957

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.

Turning Points in Australian History

Turning Points in Australian History
Author: Martin Crotty
Publisher: UNSW Press
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2009
Genre: History
ISBN: 1921410566

This exciting and stimulating book looks back at turning points and crucial moments in Australian history. Rather than arguing that there have been forks on a pre-determined road, the book challenges us to think about other paths or better paths that might have led to different outcomes.

Settler Colonialism in Victorian Literature

Settler Colonialism in Victorian Literature
Author: Philip Steer
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2020-01-16
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1108484425

A transnational study of how settler colonialism remade the Victorian novel and political economy by challenging ideas of British identity.