Gold: Forgotten Histories and Lost Objects of Australia
Book Details
Author(s)McCalman, Iain
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN / ASIN1107403537
ISBN-139781107403536
AvailabilityIn stock. Usually ships within 2 to 3 days.
Sales Rank9,767,275
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
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.

