Download or read book A Lady's Visit to the Gold Diggings of Australia in 1852-53 written by Mrs. Charles Clacy and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-27 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A Lady's Quest for Gold' by Ellen Clacys is an enthralling tale of her journey to Australia in 1852 with her brother in search of gold. Facing treacherous weather conditions, dangerous bandits, and a multitude of starving prospectors, Clacys' account is a vivid depiction of the hardships of gold digging in the Australian interior. Through her well-written descriptions of the geography, flora, and fauna, readers are transported to the mid-19th century and experience the journey with her.