The Rush that never ended Contributor(s): Blainey, Geoffrey (Author) |
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ISBN: 052285009X ISBN-13: 9780522850093 Publisher: Melbourne University OUR PRICE: $26.59 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2024 Annotation: This log of miners' stories describes the giants of Australia's mining history and the tremendous influence that mining has had on Australia's attitudes to unionism, religion, law, and politics. Mines bearing quirky names like Rum Jungle, Noble's Nob, Broad Arrow, and Siberia echo the unique personalities and lifestyles of the miners who plumbed their depths. Anecdotes and compelling characters make this readable history as much a literary text as factual record. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Australia & New Zealand - General - Business & Economics | Industries - Energy |
Dewey: 553.099 |
LCCN: 2004463875 |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.18" W x 9.4" (1.73 lbs) 464 pages |