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050 4 _aTN
100 1 _aBonwick, James,
_d1817-1906
245 1 0 _aNotes of a Gold Digger, and Gold Diggers' Guide
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-05-14
508 _aProduced by David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at The National Library of Australia.)
520 _a"Notes of a Gold Digger, and Gold Diggers' Guide" by James Bonwick is a practical guidebook written in the early 1850s, reflecting the excitement of the Australian gold rush era. This book provides essential information and firsthand insights for those eager to explore the Australian goldfields, with a particular focus on the challenges and experiences faced by miners during that time. The narrative conveys the hopes and dreams of prospectors who are drawn by the allure of finding gold, while also imparting practical advice to help them navigate the arduous journey and labor of gold digging. In this guide, Bonwick shares vivid descriptions of the landscape, the process of gold searching, and the communal life of diggers. He touches on essential topics such as the best clothing to wear, tools to carry, and the importance of mapping one’s journey through the often treacherous and unfamiliar terrains. The author recounts his personal experiences amidst the bustling activity of the goldfields, detailing the hard work of digging and washing dirt for gold, the camaraderie among miners, and the sporadic success that accompanied their efforts. The book not only encapsulates the lively atmosphere of the mining community but also serves as an important historical document, capturing the spirit of an era defined by hope, hardship, and the quest for fortune. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGold mines and mining -- Australia -- Victoria
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57161
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