Sojourners. The Epic Story of China's centuries-old relationship with Australia.
St Lucia. University of Queensland Press. 1992. First Edition. Stock ID #177636 The story of China's relationship with Australia, particularly the Chinese in Australia during the Gold Rush. As well as the high drama of history, Sojourners covers the important themes of health and sickness (in particular opium, and the spread of leprosy and smallpox in alarming proportions), and the passion for gambling which the Chinese shared with European Australians. Includes chapters covering the gold and tin mining, opium and food. When referring to this item please quote stockid 177636.
Endpaper and line maps, black and white photographic plates, xi + 531pp, index, bibliography, dustjacket, spine faded, a very good hardback copy.
Price: $35.00 AU