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Interpretation of Melbourne's history from settlement until the gold rush by one of Australia's more prolific popular historians. This extensively illustrated volume describes the economic and social effects of Port Phillip's growth, and the beginnings of permanent government. Includes a detailed bibliography. The author has written a number of major volumes of Australian and Victorian history and is editor of the seven-volume THistorical Records of Victoria'.
This extensively illustrated volume describes the economic and social effects of Port Phillip's growth, and the beginnings of permanent government. Includes a detailed bibliography.
A wild rush was on that brought people from all over the world by the thousands.
Gold had been discovered and the fever was spreading more quickly than any
modern day influenza epidemic. The icy north west, was for many the focal point
of ...
This book explains how the discovery of gold in 1848 led to the settlement of newly acquired U.S. territory in California and tells of the successes and disappointments of gold mining.
The California Gold Rush.
Sequel to the author's 'Old Melbourne Town Before the Gold Rush', this history describes the dynamic effects of the gold discoveries of the 1850s on the development of Melbourne. Discusses a range of aspects associated with the sudden influx of wealth and dramatic increase in population. Includes 110 colour plates taken mainly from contemporary paintings. Includes a bibliography and an index. The author's other publications include the bestselling 'The Land Boomers'.
Sequel to the author's 'Old Melbourne Town Before the Gold Rush', this history describes the dynamic effects of the gold discoveries of the 1850s on the development of Melbourne.
'Elite athletes aren't born. They're made.' Michael Johnson From a living icon of the Olympic Games – as both an athlete and now as a BBC broadcaster – Gold Rush is a compelling analysis of the fascinating combination of psychological and personal qualities, as well as internal and external factors, that go to create an Olympic champion.
' Michael Johnson From a living icon of the Olympic Games – as both an athlete and now as a BBC broadcaster – Gold Rush is a compelling analysis of the fascinating combination of psychological and personal qualities, as well as internal ...
