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c1906 Australian Heroes & Adventurers Antique Australian History Book Goldfields

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c1906 Australian Heroes & Adventurers Antique Australian History Book Goldfields

Australian Heroes & Adventurers. Containing:

  • Burke And Wills: Two Heroes Of Australian Exploration.
  • Old Times On The Australian Goldfields Including An Account Of The Ballarat Rebellion.
Published by George Routledge & Sons Limited: London c1906 (1906 being last date referenced)
Scarce copy.

" This engaging Edwardian-era volume brings together two of the most enduring narratives in Australian history: the ill-fated transcontinental expedition of Burke and Wills, and the turbulent social world of the nineteenth-century goldfields. Drawing on contemporary diaries, official reports, and eyewitness accounts, the first section traces the ambition, hardship, and tragedy of Burke and Wills' attempt to cross Australia from south to north, presenting a vivid account of exploration, endurance, and miscalculation in the interior. The narrative captures both the heroism and the human cost of colonial exploration, situating the expedition within the broader ambitions of a young nation seeking to define itself through discovery.

The second section turns to the Australian gold rushes, vividly recreating life on the diggings and culminating in a detailed account of the Ballarat Rebellion and the Eureka Stockade. Through anecdotes of miners, pioneers, and early settlers, the book explores themes of social unrest, authority, and the struggle for rights and representation in colonial society. Issued by George Routledge & Sons in the early twentieth century, this illustrated compilation reflects both historical documentation and popular storytelling, making it a compelling snapshot of how Australia's formative legends were presented to readers of the period. This work would particularly appeal to collectors of Australian colonial history, students of exploration narratives, and readers interested in the gold rush era and the origins of Australian democratic identity."

Covers in poor condition as shown. Some insect damage. A complete copy despite its hard life. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 22cm x 14.5cm x 1cm - 127 Pages

PRODUCT DETAILS


Condition: Acceptable
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Covers in poor condition as shown. Some insect damage. A complete copy despite its hard life. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: W.T. Pyke
Publisher: George Routledge & Sons Limited: London
Year Printed: 1906
Sub-subject: Australian History