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Australia’s Earliest Mining Era: South Australia 1841-1851

Auhl, Ian; Marfleet, Denis. (Paintings by S. T. Gill)

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MINING
This book, the result of a lengthy period of research, makes the period come to life,. Ian Auhl’s detailed account of the rise and fall of the great mines, and of the colourful personalities who played a part in the story, makes fascinated reading. His work is augmented by a selection of contemporary texts culled from book, newspaper, and magazines and by a magnificent selection of paintings by S.T.Gill.

108p. : ill.(part.col.) ; 22x29cm. Bibliography: p.108. #150123 First Edition
Gill, Samuel Thomas, 1818-1880. | Australian paintings. Gill, Samuel Thomas, 1818-1880. Special subjects: South Australia. Mining. Illustrations. | Mining. South Australia, 1841-1851. | Mines and mineral resources — South Australia — History — Pictorial works. | Mines and mineral resources — South Australia — History.

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AuthorAuhl, Ian; Marfleet, Denis. (Paintings by S. T. Gill)
Number of pages108
PublisherRigby, Adelaide
Year Published1975
Binding Type

Hardcover in Dustjacket

Book Condition

Very Good +. Edgewear to jacket.

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