"Australia—Fortune Land" by Roderick O'Hargan is a chronicle from the early 1900s that tells of Australia's transformation during the gold rush, focusing on Edward Hargraves' quest and the ripple effects of his discovery. It begins with Hargraves, who left California’s goldfields, coming back to Australia hoping to find gold. His discovery ignited a massive rush, turning quiet towns upside down as people left everything behind, hoping to strike it rich. The book shows the disorder and new social scenes created by the gold rush, where people made and lost fortunes quickly. Hargraves and others became well-known and rich during this time of big change. The story also shows the mix of adventurers and fortune seekers who came to be a part of Australia's changing history.
Australia—Fortune land
By Roderick O'Hargan
Driven by the promise of untold riches, a man's discovery sparks a frenzied exodus, reshaping a nation amidst chaos and opportunity.
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