9781920843687 - 110 degrees in the Waterbag: A History of Life, Work and Leisure in Leonora, Gwalia and the Northern Goldfields (5 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The goldfields have been a powerful influence on both Australian and Western Australian history. Gold has driven development in many parts of Australia. A great number of family lives have been shaped by migration to and from the fields. Reminiscences, and family and local histories have produced powerful and oft-repeated narratives. This book moves beyond the oft-told. It tells of Aboriginal history, of people who have 'always been here, and we always will be here'. Women's and children's lives are explored as well as those of prospectors and miners,the settlement of 'Afghans' and the story of pastoralism. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

paperback. Condición: Very Good. Oversized softcover with french flaps. Bound in matte pictorial wraps. Covers are crisp and clean. Binding is tight and secure. Pages are crisp, clean, and bright. Images are printed in B&W. 461 pages. Western Australian Museum. No publication date on the title page. Copyright is dated 2012. A very good copy. This is an oversized book, so extra shipping will be necessary for priority or international shipping. We ship everyday from a real neighborhood bookstore. This description is written by an actual person, who is holding the book in front of them to make sure it?s properly described. Please contact us with questions or if you would like to see photographs.

Softcover. Condición: AS NEW COPY! MINING West Australiana - The goldfields have been a powerful influence on both Australian and Western Australian history. Gold has driven development in many parts of Australia. A great number of family lives have been shaped by migration to and from the fields. Reminiscences, and family and local histories have produced powerful and oft-repeated narratives.First Edition. 461 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm. #130626 Gold mines and mining -- Western Australia -- History Leonora Region (W.A.) -- History Gwalia (W.A.) -- History Western Australia -- History Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The goldfields have been a powerful influence on both Australian and Western Australian history. Gold has driven development in many parts of Australia. A great number of family lives have been shaped by migration to and from the fields. Reminiscences, and family and local histories have produced powerful and oft-repeated narratives. This book moves beyond the oft-told. It tells of Aboriginal history, of people who have 'always been here, and we always will be here'. Women's and children's lives are explored as well as those of prospectors and miners,the settlement of 'Afghans' and the story of pastoralism. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Pictorial Card Cover. Condición: Near Fine. 1st Edition. B&W photographs throughout. Minor edge wear only. The first history of the richest and most sustained area of goldmining in WA outside the Golden Mile. 24 x 16 cm. 461 pp. Scarce.