Valley of wealth by Ian Welsh
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

Secondhand copy — please check photos and condition notes.
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Valley of Wealth by Ian Welsh is a 2006 illustrated paperback that traces the rise and fall of the Burragorang coal seams in New South Wales, turning local mining lore into a broader Australian history lesson for young-adult and adult readers alike.

Maps, period photos and black-and-white images chart the underground tunnels, company towns and everyday lives that shaped the region, giving collectors and eco-history buffs a vivid snapshot of NSW industry.

This second-hand copy shows a creased back cover and faint scuffing on the page edges, yet the interior remains crisp, unmarked and firmly bound—no writing, dog-ears or smoke odour, ready for shelf or study.

An accessible entry point for anyone curious about Australian coal heritage, business economics or environmental transformation, the book balances memoir with meticulous research without ever feeling academic.