{"title":"Peter Davies","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the engaging works of Peter Davies, an esteemed author in the field of Education \u0026amp; Reference. Known for his meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Davies excels in bringing historical events to life through his compelling narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout works, \u003cem\u003eSludge: Disaster on Victoria's Goldfields\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into a remarkable episode in Australian history. In this book, Davies vividly recounts the environmental impact and social implications of gold mining, transforming a complex topic into a fascinating read for anyone eager to learn about Australia's past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Davies' books are ideal for readers with a keen interest in history, environmental studies, or those simply in search of informative and thoughtful literature. His works are celebrated for their ability to educate while providing a rich and immersive reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our Peter Davies collection and gain a deeper understanding of the historical events that have shaped the world we live in today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sludge-disaster-on-victorias-goldfields-by-peter-davies-9781760641108","title":"Sludge: Disaster on Victoria's Goldfields","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe true story of Victoria's goldfields catastrophe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSludge: Disaster on Victoria's Goldfields\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fascinating, troubling legacy of the gold rush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone knows gold made Victoria rich. But did you know gold mining was disastrous for the land, engulfing it in floods of sand, gravel and silt that gushed out of the mines?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOr that this environmental devastation still affects our rivers and floodplains?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVictorians had a name for this mining waste: 'sludge'. Sludge submerged Victoria's best grapevines near Bendigo, filled Laanecoorie Reservoir on the Loddon River, and flowed down from Beechworth over thousands of hectares of rich agricultural land. Children and animals drowned in sludge lakes. Mining effluent contaminated three-quarters of Victoria's creeks and rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSludge\u003c\/em\u003e is the compelling story of the forgotten filth that plagued nineteenth-century Victoria. It exposes the big dirty secret of Victoria's mining history - the way it transformed the state's water and land, and how the battle against sludge helped lay the ground for the modern environmental movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A remarkable achievement' - Tom Griffiths\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A work of brilliant rediscovery and a wake-up call for our own times' - Grace Karskens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Vividly conveys the long-term costs of short-term gains' - Billy Griffiths\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355079954668,"sku":"9781760641108","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23798023482814.jpg?v=1744296585"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/peter-davies.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}