Diggers, Hatters & Whores: The Story of the New Zealand Gold Rushes – Stevan Eldred-Grigg – 2008

A substantial and richly researched history of the New Zealand gold rushes, written by acclaimed New Zealand historian Stevan Eldred-Grigg and published by Random House in 2008.

The book explores the goldfields of colonial New Zealand from the 1850s through to the 1870s, covering major and lesser-known rushes in Coromandel, Golden Bay, Otago, Marlborough, the West Coast and Thames. It examines not only the search for gold, but also the social world of the diggings — including miners, women, Chinese communities, working conditions, hardship, opportunity and life in the rapidly changing settlements.

Illustrated with period sketches, watercolours and maps, this is an engaging social history and an excellent reference for collectors and readers interested in New Zealand history, gold mining and colonial life. The book was also used by Eleanor Catton during her research for The Luminaries.

Author: Stevan Eldred-Grigg
Publisher: Random House, Auckland
Publication Year: 2008
Pages: 543 with original dust jacket
ISBN: 9781869419257
Subject: New Zealand History / Gold Rushes / Gold Mining / Colonial History

Condition - Pre-owned, insect damage to first inside page.