Gold: Forgotten Histories and Lost Objects of Australia

By Alexander Cook, Andrew Reeves, Iain McCalman, et al.

Book Overview

A team of prominent historians and curators have produced this innovative cultural history of gold and its impact on the development of Australian society. Throughout history, gold has been the "stuff" of legends, fortunes, conflict and change. The discovery of gold in Australia 150 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107403537
• ISBN13: 9781107403536
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.7" x 9.6"