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Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1996, pb, a little creasing to the spine and some light wear to the edges of the covers, pages clean and bright, there is an ownership inscription on the half title page, a good tight secure binding, overall a Good copy [B5393] [Box 33]. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 004749
Titel: River of Gold
Verlag: Angus & Robertson, Sydney
Erscheinungsdatum: 1996
Einband: Soft cover
Zustand: Good
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket
Anbieter: BOOKHOME SYDNEY, Annandale Sydney, NSW, Australien
1st Eden ed. Paperback small, very good condition, top edge horizontally mis-cut near spine (text not affected), pages notably toned as usual, minor edgewear. 217 pp. Hector Holthouse reports on the wild days of the Palmer River gold rush, Cape York, Queensland. This gold rush lasted seven years during the 1870s, but with 35,000 diggers attending, it was the wildest and dangerous scene in Australia while it lasted: cannibal blacks, pig-tailed Chinamen in their thousands, lynch-law hangings, gambling dens, shanty towns, murders, grog-shops - and not to forget, the Italian opera singers. (Originally published in 1967. This copy is the 1st Eden paperback edition. SCARCE.). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 14139
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Anbieter: Barclay Books, York, WA, Australien
Paperback. The Wild Days of the Palmer River Gold Rush "What with cannibal blacks, pig-tailed Chinamen in thousands, lynch-law hangings, gambling dens, shanty towns, murders, grog-shops and Italian opera singers, the Palmer River Goldfields - properly spun out - should provide enough television material for general exhibition for the next ten years. This one book, River of Gold, could easily be used as the jumping-off ground for the lot. Read it with Hector Holthouse; he will be your guide; he has loved every minute of it, and so will you!" -Canberra Times "The gold rush at Plamer River, on Cape York, lasted about seven years in the 1870s, but with 35,000 diggers it was this country's wildest while it lasted. Holthouse has researched the story of those days well to make a lively and very readable book." -The Bulletin Angus and Robertson, 1994. Reprint. A fine, unmarked copy. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 4403276
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Anbieter: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australien
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Reprint. 217 pages, two maps, illustrated with photos and with photographs and drawings of the period, bibliography, index. Pictorial card covers. Reading crease near spine on front cover and vertical crease to rear cover, page edges evenly toned. Gold was discovered in 1867 at the spot on the Mary River where Gympie now stands and for the next 50 years it was the town's main source of income. The book gives the history of that period, including the dramatic events such as the Escort Murder, hold-ups by bushrangers, and battles between prospectors. Size: 8vo. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 055182
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Anbieter: Archive, Sth Hobart, TAS, Australien
Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. Reprint. Near Fine Owners Name To Fep Pp 217, Index, Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 014696
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Anbieter: Black Stump Books And Collectables, Skipton, VIC, Australien
Paperback. Zustand: Fine. A firm straight unmarked book, appears unread. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 044836
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Anbieter: Pearls Books n Music, Cairns city, QLD, Australien
Softcover. Zustand: Good. the Wild Days of the Palmer River Gold Rush'What with cannibal blacks, pig-tailed Chinamen inthousands, lynch-law hangings, gambling dens, shanty towns, murders, grog-shops and Italian opera singers, the PalmerRiver Goldfields - properly spun out - should provide enough television material for general exhibition for the next ten years.this one book, River of Gold, could easily be used as the jumping-off ground for the lot. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 3809
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Anbieter: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, USA
Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. the Wild Days of the Palmer River Gold Rush"What with cannibal blacks, pig-tailed Chinamen in thousands, lynch-law hangings, gambling dens, shanty towns, murders, grog-shops and Italian opera singers, the Palmer River Goldfields - properly spun out - should provide enough television material for general exhibition for the next ten years. this one book, River of Gold, could easily be used as the jumping-off ground for the lot. Read it with Hector Holthouse; he will be your guide; he has loved every minute of it, and so will you!"-Canberra times"the gold rush at Plamer River, on Cape York, lasted about seven years in the 1870s, but with 35,000 diggers it was this country's wildest while it lasted. Holthouse has researched the story of those days well to make a lively and very readable book."-the Bulletin Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780207187780
Anbieter: CitiRetail, Stevenage, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. the Wild Days of the Palmer River Gold Rush"What with cannibal blacks, pig-tailed Chinamen in thousands, lynch-law hangings, gambling dens, shanty towns, murders, grog-shops and Italian opera singers, the Palmer River Goldfields - properly spun out - should provide enough television material for general exhibition for the next ten years. this one book, River of Gold, could easily be used as the jumping-off ground for the lot. Read it with Hector Holthouse; he will be your guide; he has loved every minute of it, and so will you!"-Canberra times"the gold rush at Plamer River, on Cape York, lasted about seven years in the 1870s, but with 35,000 diggers it was this country's wildest while it lasted. Holthouse has researched the story of those days well to make a lively and very readable book."-the Bulletin Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780207187780
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Anbieter: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australien
Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. the Wild Days of the Palmer River Gold Rush"What with cannibal blacks, pig-tailed Chinamen in thousands, lynch-law hangings, gambling dens, shanty towns, murders, grog-shops and Italian opera singers, the Palmer River Goldfields - properly spun out - should provide enough television material for general exhibition for the next ten years. this one book, River of Gold, could easily be used as the jumping-off ground for the lot. Read it with Hector Holthouse; he will be your guide; he has loved every minute of it, and so will you!"-Canberra times"the gold rush at Plamer River, on Cape York, lasted about seven years in the 1870s, but with 35,000 diggers it was this country's wildest while it lasted. Holthouse has researched the story of those days well to make a lively and very readable book."-the Bulletin Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780207187780
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Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. the Wild Days of the Palmer River Gold Rush "What with cannibal blacks, pig-tailed Chinamen in thousands, lynch-law hangings, gambling dens, shanty towns, murders, grog-shops and Italian opera singers, the Palmer River Goldfields - properly spun out - should provide enough television material for general exhibition for the next ten years. this one book, River of Gold, could easily be used as the jumping-off ground for the lot. Read it with Hector Holthouse; he will be your guide; he has loved every minute of it, and so will you!" -Canberra times "the gold rush at Plamer River, on Cape York, lasted about seven years in the 1870s, but with 35,000 diggers it was this country's wildest while it lasted. Holthouse has researched the story of those days well to make a lively and very readable book." -the Bulletin. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR002888817
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