South Australia And Its Mines With An Historical Sketch Of The Colony, Under Its Several Administrations, To The Period Of Captain Grey's Departure.
By Francis Dutton
Published by T. and W. Boone: London 1846 1st Edition
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Includes ALL 6 Plates (including frontis) as called for + 1844 Large Foldout Map sitting loose: "South Australia Shewing The Division Into Counties Of The Settled Portions Of The Province - With Situation Of Mines Of Copper & Lead. From The Surveus of Captn. Frome R. Engrs - Surv. Gen. Of The Colony 1844"
"South Australia and Its Mines, written by Francis Dutton and published in the mid-19th century, is both a historical account and a detailed economic survey of the early development of the colony of South Australia. Dutton provides a comprehensive narrative of the colony's foundation, its various administrative phases, and key events leading up to the departure of Governor George Grey. The book chronicles the early challenges of colonisation, including financial instability, land speculation, and conflict between settlers and colonial authorities, while also highlighting the eventual consolidation of government and infrastructure under Grey's more pragmatic leadership.
A significant portion of the book focuses on the rise of South Australia's mining industry, especially the discovery and development of copper mines such as those at Kapunda and Burra Burra. Dutton, who had personal involvement in the mining sector, provides first-hand insights into the geological features, investment opportunities, and economic impact of these ventures. His work reflects both enthusiasm for the colony's potential and a desire to attract capital and migration. Blending history, economics, and promotion, South Australia and Its Mines stands as an important early document of Australia's colonial and industrial growth.
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Book has binding repairs to spine and covers as shown. Endpapers replaced with no loss of content. Binding, as a result, in excellent condition with no loose pages. All 6 plates including frontis are present + large foldout map. No inscriptions. Pages are clean and very well presented with light foxing around plates. All pages are present and the book is complete in 361 pages + publishers advertising. An excellent copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Size 23cm x 15.5cm x 3.5cm - 361 Pages
