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A Lady's Visit to the Gold Diggings of Australia in 1852-53

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A Lady's Visit to the Gold Diggings of Australia in 1852-53 by Ellen Clacy provides an engaging account of the author's adventurous journey to the Australian goldfields. Written from the perspective of a young woman in the mid-19th century, the narrative offers insights into the challenges and excitement of gold rush life. Through her vivid descriptions, Clacy captures the essence of the bustling diggings and the diverse characters she encounters along the way.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by historical journeys and adventures, especially those narrated from a woman's perspective during a time when such travels were uncommon. It offers a vivid account of life in the Australian goldfields, blending personal observation with the broader social context of the era.

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A Lady's Visit to the Gold Diggings of Australia in 1852-53

A Lady's Visit to the Gold Diggings of Australia in 1852-53 is an account of Clacy's visit with her brother to the Victorian goldfields. It combines detailed description with features of real dramatic interest and gives a lively impression of the times.

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A Lady's Visit to the Gold Diggings of Australia in 1852-53 is an account of Ellen Clacy's visit with her brother to the Victorian goldfields. It combines detailed description with features of real dramatic interest and gives a lively impression of the times.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781920897178

Publisher: Sydney University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2006

Country: Australia

Imprint: Sydney University Press

Edition: First published in London by Hurst and Blackett in 1853. The publication of this book is part of the University of Sydney Library's Australian Studies electronic texts initiative.

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 145g

Pages: 104

About the Author

Ellen Clacy (Mrs Charles, 1830-1901) was the author of Light and Shadows of Australian Life (1854) and A Lady's Visit to the Gold Diggings of Australia in 1852-53 (1853)

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