A Lady's Visit to the Gold Diggings of Australia in 1852 to 1853 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161417715)

A Lady's Visit To The Gold Diggings Of Australia In 1852 to 1853 is a memoir written by Ellen Clacy. The book is a first-hand account of Clacy's journey to the goldfields of Australia during the gold rush of the mid-19th century. The book offers a unique perspective on life in the goldfields, as Clacy was one of the few women who ventured to this remote and rugged region during this time. The book provides a detailed description of the daily life and hardships faced by the gold miners, including the harsh living conditions, the extreme weather, and the dangers of mining. The book also offers insights into the social and cultural aspects of life in the goldfields, including the interactions between the miners and the indigenous people. Overall, A Lady's Visit To The Gold Diggings Of Australia In 1852 to 1853 is a fascinating and informative account of a remarkable journey to a pivotal moment in Australian history.Before commencing an account of our operations at the Eagle Hawk, it will be necessary to write a few words in description of our gold-digging party there; their Christian names will be sufficient distinction, and will leave their incognito undisturbed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ellen Clacy
ISBN-10: 1161417710
ISBN-13: 9781161417715
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.38d