A Lady's Visit to the Gold Diggings of Australia in 1852-53 by Mrs. Charles Clacy

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Author Clacy, Charles, Mrs., 1830-1901
Title A Lady's Visit to the Gold Diggings of Australia in 1852-53
Note Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "A Lady's Visit to the Gold Diggings of Australia in 1852-53" by Mrs. Charles Clacy is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. The narrative unfolds the personal experiences of the author as she ventures into the Australian gold fields, highlighting the societal conditions, challenges, and excitement surrounding the gold rush era. Through her eyes, the reader gains insight into the lives of the diggers, the struggles of travel, and the vibrant yet harsh landscape of early Australia. The opening of the book serves as an introduction to Mrs. Clacy's motivations for writing, as she reflects on the interest of families in England about the gold diggers' conditions. In the initial chapters, she recounts her preparations for the voyage to Australia alongside her brother, captures the excitement and anticipation of the journey, and describes the challenging yet thrilling first experiences upon arrival in Melbourne. Through vivid descriptions of the ship voyage and early encounters in the city, the narrative presents a lively image of the time, emphasizing both cultural observations and the logistical challenges faced by those seeking fortune in the goldfields. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Subject Gold mines and mining -- Australia
Subject Australia -- Description and travel
Category Text
EBook-No. 4054
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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