The Gold Hunters' Adventures; Or, Life in Australia (eBook)

Fortunes Found and Lost in the Australian Gold Rush

William Henry Thomes (Autor)

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2019
929 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766460106-3 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Gold Hunters' Adventures; Or, Life in Australia," William Henry Thomes invites readers into the exhilarating world of Australia's gold rush, vividly portraying the transformative experiences of fortune-seekers during the mid-19th century. Thomes employs a rich narrative style, blending adventure with socio-cultural commentary, reflecting the tumultuous yet hopeful spirit of the era. His firsthand depictions of landscapes, communities, and the economic frenzy surrounding gold mining serve not only as a chronicle of exploration and human ambition but also as a lens through which the environmental and social consequences of such pursuits can be critically examined. William Henry Thomes was an astute observer of life during a pivotal moment in Australian history. His own travels and experiences as a miner informed the authenticity of his narrative, making him a unique voice in adventure literature. Thomes's background as an author with a keen sense for the thrilling and the tragic aspects of the gold rush underscores his ability to convey the highs and lows faced by those lured to the promise of wealth and opportunity, enriching the text'Äôs historical significance. I highly recommend "The Gold Hunters' Adventures" for those interested in the interplay between adventure, economic ambition, and the multifaceted human experience. This work not only serves as a captivating tale of exploration but is also a critical commentary on the cultural fabric of 19th-century Australia, making it a valuable addition to the canon of historical literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 2.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Schlagworte: 19th century adventure • 19th century mining • Adventure novel • American Literature • Australia • Australian Gold Rush • Australian Literature • Colonial fiction • exploration and camaraderie • exploration narrative • Fiction • frontier tales • gold miner experiences • Gold mines and mining • Gold rush • harsh realities of fortune • historical exploration fiction • historical fiction • Life in Australia • outback survival story • perseverance and greed • Pioneering fiction • rugged wilderness narrative • settler stories