Australia and its gold fields :
A historical sketch of the progress of the Australian colonies, from the earliest times to the present day; with a particular account of the recent gold discoveries, and observations on the present aspect of the land question.
To which are added notices on the use and working of gold in ancient and modern times; and an examination of the theories as to the sources of gold. / By Edward Hammond Hargraves, Late Commissioner of Crown Lands in New South Wales ; With a map, and a portrait of the author.

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Main Author

Hargraves, Edward Hammond, 1816-1891.

Language(s)

English

Published

London : H. Ingram and Co., Milford House, Strand, 1855.

Subjects

Gold mines and mining > Gold mines and mining / California.
Gold mines and mining.
Gold mines and mining > Gold mines and mining / Australia.
Australia > Australia / History.

Note

Bound in 3/4 purple leather with title in gilt on spine.
First edition.

Physical Description

xvi, 240 p. : port., fold. map ; 19 cm.

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