Australia's Gold Rushes is a collection of absorbing and
entertaining stories about Australia's various gold rushes.
Easy-to-read text is accompanied by historical illustrations and
photographs that help recreate life on the goldfields, and reveal
the significance of the gold rushes in Australian history. Read
about the lure of gold, early finds throughout the Australian
states, and the gold rushes in California and their effects on
the Australian colonies. Other topics covered include Edward
Hargraves, treasure seekers, life on the goldfields, law and
order, the role of gold in opening up remote areas, and the
famous Eureka Stockade. Also available in the series: Australian
Explorers.