{"title":"Susan Lawrence","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eSusan Lawrence\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for her meticulous research and engaging narratives, Susan Lawrence has carved a niche in the realm of education and reference. Her books offer an enriching exploration of historical events, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their implications and impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eSludge: Disaster on Victoria's Goldfields\u003c\/em\u003e. This compelling book delves into the environmental and social repercussions of the gold mining practices in Victoria, Australia. An essential read for those interested in history, environmental studies, or social justice, this book illuminates the lesser-known aspects of the gold rush era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSusan Lawrence's work is ideal for students, educators, and history enthusiasts alike. Her ability to weave factual accuracy with captivating storytelling makes her a valuable resource in any educational or personal library. Explore her collection to uncover the layers of history and the stories that shaped our world.\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\/susan-lawrence.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}