Not a Poor Man's Field The New Guinea Goldfields to 1942 : an Australian Colonial History

Idioma: inglés

Editorial: Halstead Press, 2010

1920831835 / 9781920831837

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"In the steep jungles of pre-war New Guinea miners battled disease, the elements, Australian administration and sometimes local villagers, to exploit some of the world's richest, most inaccessible goldfields. Colourful pioneers were followed by companies challenging the obstacles in ways never before tried on such a scale. Daring pilots in New Guinea in the 30s flew more freight than airlines in America or Europe, their aircraft ranging from plywood biplanes to giant Junkers G31s. Everything from racehorses and false teeth to massive dredging machinery was lifted over towering ranges, often to hair-raising aerodromes. Japanese invaders in 1942-43 destroyed most of New guinea's records. Michael Waterhouse reconstructs the period from diverse and often unexpected sources. The perspective of local people, many of whom had never seen white men, complements that of an army of indentured workers, drawn from traditional villages into an economic system beyond their comprehension. A racially segregated way of life and the lacklustre performance of Australia's colonial administrators form the backdrop to this dramatic, little known story - a portrait of unforgettable contrasts." --Flyleaf. 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.…

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Título
Not a Poor Man's Field The New Guinea Goldfields to 1942 : an Australian Colonial History
Autor
Michael Waterhouse
Editorial
Halstead Press
Año de publicación
2010
Encuadernación
Hardcover
Idioma
inglés
ISBN 10
1920831835
ISBN 13
9781920831837

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