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Ghost Towns of Australia
Author: George Farwell
Hard cover with dust jacket, very good condition.
Ghost Towns of Australia by George Farwell is a richly detailed exploration of Australia's abandoned settlements, capturing the rise and fall of towns that once thrived during gold rushes, agricultural booms, and frontier expansion. Farwell delves into the histories of these locales, recounting their past glories, the factors leading to their decline, and their present-day remnants. Through vivid narratives and photographs, he brings to life places like Port Arthur in Tasmania and Silverton in New South Wales, illustrating how these towns transitioned from bustling communities to evocative relics of the past. The book serves as both a historical record and a reflection on the impermanence of human endeavors in the vast Australian landscape. (oxfambookshop.au, thefinearthut.com)
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