Name/TitleA woman on the goldfields : recollections of Emily Skinner, 1854-1878
MakerSkinner, Emily
Maker RoleAuthor
MakerDuyker, Edward, 1955-
Maker RoleEditor
About this objectEmily Skinner - vibrant, observant, eternally young-at-heart - emigrated from Britain to Australia in 1854.
Here, published for the first time, is Emily's account of a voyage half-way around the world to marry her sweetheart. She evokes the wild storms, sea sickness, the malaise and boredom, the gossip and intrigue. Her impressions of the young town of Melbourne follow, as well as her recollections of what is now the town of Beechworth and the surrounding goldfields of the Ovens and Buckland valleys. Her simple joy at the strangeness and novelty of the young colony is evident as she brings to life the raw energy of the 'rough and ready' goldmining settlements where the population lived under canvas amidst the deep shafts and coveted claims.
Measurements129 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Period1850-1860
PublisherMelbourne University Press
Publication Date1995
Publication PlaceCarlton, Vic.
Subject and Association KeywordsSkinner, Emily, 1854-1878.
Subject and Association KeywordsOvens River district (Vic.)
Subject and Association KeywordsPioneers
Subject and Association KeywordsWomen
Subject and Association KeywordsGold and gold mining
Subject and Association KeywordsPersonal narratives
Named CollectionLibrary
Object TypeBook
Object numberLIB 052753
Spine Label994.55 SKI
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
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