Gold A Pictorial History Of The Australian Goldrush

Biography & Memoir History Australiana

Gold: A Pictorial History of the Australian Goldrush by Geoff Hocking lets readers of every age relive the fever that shaped a continent. This 2006 illustrated trade paperback pairs rare photographs, maps and newspaper clippings with concise storytelling to chart the 1850s rushes from Bathurst to Ballarat and beyond.

The visual focus makes Australian history approachable for students, hobbyists and genealogy buffs alike. Each spread balances engineering feats, harsh environments and the colourful true stories of diggers who chased fortune across unforgiving terrain. No prior knowledge needed—Hocking’s captions guide you through the claims, the culture and the lasting impact on Australia’s identity.

This used copy is in very good condition: crisp, unmarked pages, a firm spine and no dog-ears. Only faint foxing appears on the front endpaper; the remaining pages are clean and bright from a smoke-free home. A tidy, ready-to-enjoy addition to any Australiana, mining or cultural-studies shelf.