The Gold Finder Of Australia; How He Went, How He Fared and How He Made His Fortune.
Edited by John Sherer
Illustrated With Forty Eight Magnificent Engravings (
all present
) - From Authentic Sketches Taken In The Colony
Published by Clarke, Beeton & Co Foreign Booksellers: London c1853 1st Edition (preface date)
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The Gold-Finder of Australia
is a lively 19th-century adventure tale that follows the journey of a determined Englishman who sets off to the Australian colonies during the gold rush era. The protagonist, like many of his time, is driven by the dream of striking it rich in the goldfields. The story traces his voyage from England, his early struggles upon arriving in Australia, and the harsh realities of colonial life, including the dangers, hardships, and moral challenges he faces in the untamed bush and crowded diggings.
The narrative captures both the excitement and unpredictability of gold prospecting, with vivid descriptions of the rugged Australian landscape and the colorful mix of characters the gold-seeker encounters—from fellow hopeful miners to bushrangers and settlers. Through perseverance, cleverness, and a bit of luck, the hero eventually finds success and returns home with his fortune. Blending adventure with moral instruction, the book serves both as an entertaining tale and a reflection of Victorian values, emphasizing hard work, resilience, and the idea that fortune favors the brave."
Light wear to original cloth bindings however the covers are all but detached. Spine skin with splitting and damage as shown. Page binding is excellent and there are no loose pages. All illustrations are present as called for. Pages are clean with pleasant age toning, occasional light spotting and are very well presented. All pages are present and the book is complete in 372 pages. A desirable early Australian Gold Mining book in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Size 23cm x 15.5cm x 2.5cm - 372 Pages
