The Richest Lode Broken Hill 1883-1988

History Australiana Local & Regional History

The Richest Lode Broken Hill 1883-1988 by R.J. Solomon is a first-edition hardcover that charts the extraordinary century that transformed an isolated outback ridge into the legendary silver-lead-zinc capital of Australia. Illustrated throughout and wrapped in a bright dust jacket, this 1988 volume delivers a vivid, fact-rich narrative for history buffs, mining enthusiasts and anyone hooked on Australian industry.

Solomon blends engineering milestones with the human stories of the miners, investors and families who lived by the famed Line of Lode, making the book as much a social portrait as a technical record. First editions in the collectible field are increasingly scarce, especially in tidy, unmarked condition like this copy.

The book shows negligible wear: a tight binding, crisp pages free of notes or dog-ears, and a protected jacket that still displays its original underground scene. A barely visible page join at one early gathering is the only cosmetic flaw; otherwise the copy is strong and ready for display or reference.

Ideal for collectors of Australiana, regional histories or mining ephemera, this vintage title adds authority to any shelf and invites readers to rediscover why Broken Hill became known simply as "the richest lode.