Dust and Dreams

Name: Dust and Dreams
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781742231440
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Mining communities in south-east New South Wales

By Barry McGowan

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Dust and Dreams by Barry McGowan delves into a rich historical journey set against the backdrop of military conflicts. It intricately explores the lives and dreams entwined with the challenges and transformations during wartime. This narrative not only captures the personal struggles and aspirations of its characters but also paints a vivid picture of the historical era it portrays.
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If you are fascinated by the intertwining of history and military tales, you'll likely enjoy this insightful exploration of past events. The authors weave a compelling narrative that uncovers lesser-known stories, providing thoughtful perspectives that may enrich your understanding of historical conflicts.

This lively, evocative book uncovers the rich history of the former gold, silver, copper and leading mining communities that once existed in the Southern Tablelands, Braidwood, Shoalhaven, Monaro and south-west slopes districts of New South Wales. Dust and Dreams

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This lively, evocative book uncovers the rich history of the former gold, silver, copper, and leading mining communities that once existed in the Southern Tablelands, Braidwood, Shoalhaven, Monaro, and south-west slopes districts of New South Wales.

Dust and Dreams focuses on the towns, camps, and communities that developed around mines and the people who lived in them, rather than the mines themselves. It explores the impact of mining, the growth and decline of the communities, the development of mining society and culture, and the consequences of mining for the environment and the region as a whole.

Historian Barry McGowan paints a vivid picture of these communities, bringing to life the diverse characters that populated these towns.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742231440

Publisher: UNSW Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: UNSW Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 400

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Barry McGowan History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Barry McGowan is a historian, a heritage consultant, and a visiting fellow at the School of Archaeology and Anthropology at Australian National University in Canberra. He is the author of Australian Ghost Towns and Fool's Gold: Myths and Legends of Gold Seeking in Australia.