Gold Off To The Diggings

With its lively prose and over 300 magnificent illustrations, Gold! is a beautiful resource for anyone with an interest in early Australian history and the magic of gold. Read about the rollicking days on the goldfields, from California to Australia, which saw the birth of the Australian character: of mateship, hardship, separation from loved ones, triumph over adversity, and for many, riches beyond their wildest dreams. Gold led to the economic boom times in Australia and saw Melbourne become the wealthiest city in the world.