Dust and Dreams: Mining communities in south-east New South Wales

by Barry McGowan

Overview

Lively and evocative, this record uncovers the rich history of the former gold, silver, and copper mining communities that once existed in New South Wales, Australia. Focusing on the towns, camps, and communities that developed around mines and the people associated with them, this record explores the impact of mining on the growth and decline of these communities, the development of society and culture, and the environment of the region. It concludes with a discussion on contemporary mining and the future of mining heritage sites.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781742231440
Publisher:	UNSW Press
Publication date:	02/01/2011
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Barry McGowan is a historian, a heritage consultant, and a visiting fellow at the School of Archaeology and Anthropology at Australian National University in Canberra. He is the author of Australian Ghost Towns and Fool’s Gold: Myths and Legends of Gold Seeking in Australia.