SKU: B-000300

Valley of wealth

Author: Ian Welsh

Special Features: Illustrated, Maps, Black and white photo images

Condition: The back cover has a crease. The closed book page edge has some dark scuff marks that do not affect the inner pages. Clean and tidy pages. No writing. No dog ears. Tight strong binding. From a smoke free home.

History Australiana Local & Regional History

Mining Australian History Local History N.S.W mining New South Wales mines Burragorang Coal Story

Valley of Wealth by Ian Welsh charts the rise and fall of the Burragorang coal fields deep in New South Wales, turning local mining lore into a vivid piece of Australian history. Illustrated with period maps and black-and-white photographs, this 2006 softcover brings the dust, danger and camaraderie of the pits to life for adults and curious teens alike.

A tight, clean copy with no writing or dog-ears, its only flaws are a creased back cover and some scuffing on the page edges that never intrude on the text. From a smoke-free home and ready for immediate reading or gift-giving.

Collectors of Australiana, labour history or regional studies will appreciate the book’s detailed first-hand accounts and the uncommon photo documentation of the valley that once powered Sydney. Search keywords like Burragorang coal story, Ian Welsh mining history or New South Wales local interest will quickly bring fellow enthusiasts to this copy.

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