Land, Labor, And Gold V1: Or Two Years In Victoria, With Visits To Sydney And Van Diemen's Land (1855)

by William Howitt

Book Overview

Land, Labor, and Gold V1: Or Two Years in Victoria, with Visits to Sydney and Van Diemen's Land (1855) is a travelogue written by William Howitt. The book is a detailed account of Howitt's experiences during his two-year stay in Victoria, Australia, during the gold rush era. Howitt describes the land, the people, and the culture of the region, including his visits to Sydney and Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania). The book offers a vivid portrayal of the challenges and opportunities that faced the gold miners and the people who worked in the region's burgeoning industries. Howitt's observations provide a valuable historical perspective on the early days of Australia's development and the impact of the gold rush on the country's economy and society. Overall, Land, Labor, and Gold V1 is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Australia and the gold rush era.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165436000
• ISBN13: 9781165436002
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 454 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"