02580cam a22003253u 4500 4975 UtSlPG 20260610133133.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DU Carnegie, David Wynford, 1871-1900 Spinifex and Sand : A Narrative of Five Years' Pioneering and Exploration in Western Ausralia Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-01-01 Produced by Col Choat and Colin Beck “Spinifex and Sand” by David Wynford Carnegie is a narrative account documenting the author's experiences during five years of pioneering and exploration in Western Australia, likely written in the late 19th century. The book provides insights into the struggles faced by those drawn to the goldfields and the harsh realities of life in the Australian bush, rather than sensational adventures. Carnegie's narrative engages with themes of perseverance amidst adversity, presenting a grounded account of the daily lives of prospectors and their interactions with the unforgiving landscape and the indigenous populations. The opening of the book details Carnegie's arrival in the promising goldfields of Coolgardie alongside Lord Percy Douglas and others, igniting hopes of fortune sparked by accounts of gold discoveries. It vividly illustrates both the excitement and the stark hardships of the journey, including the challenges of securing water and food in the arid environment. As Carnegie navigates this new landscape, he recounts the social dynamics among prospectors, the camaraderie in the struggle for survival, and the realities of working in an unforgiving land, setting the stage for further explorations into the unknown territories of Western Australia. The narrative is both personal and descriptive, highlighting the everyday experiences and challenges faced by those in pursuit of wealth against nature’s relentless odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Western Australia -- Description and travel Gold mines and mining -- Australia -- Western Australia Carnegie, David Wynford, 1871-1900 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4975 47014 47014