Glint of Gold by Malcolm Uren

Glint of Gold

A story of the goldfields of Western Australia and the men who found them, especially the prospectors and one prospector known to his mates as Diorite

by Malcolm Uren

Robertson & Mullens Limited, 1948 [First Edition], black and white photographic frontispiece, black and white plates, illustrated end-papers, hardcover, dust-jacket

Good Condition, a little edge and shelf wear to edges, corners and covers, end-papers separating from binding, previous owners name stamped on multiple pages, including some plates, dust-jacket in fair condition, tears, soiling, wear and parts missing (see photographs)

"This is a story of prospectors' gold, how the goldfields of Western Australia were found, when and by whom.  From the Kimberleys in the north to Dundas in the south, the story is traced of the en who saw the glint of gold and saw in that glint their fortune. A few realised their hopes. Thousands were disappointed."