Publisher's Synopsis
In The Roaring Fifties is a book written by Edward George Dyson and first published in 1906. The book is a collection of short stories set in Australia during the 1850s gold rush, a period known as the ""Roaring Fifties"". The stories explore the lives of various characters, from miners and prospectors to bushrangers and gamblers, all of whom are trying to make their fortune in the goldfields. Dyson's writing style is known for its vivid descriptions of the Australian landscape and its people, as well as its use of colloquial language and slang. The stories are often humorous and satirical, poking fun at the greed and desperation of those caught up in the gold rush. Some of the most memorable stories in the collection include ""The Golden Shanty"", which follows a group of miners as they try to strike it rich in a rundown shanty town, and ""The New Chum"", which tells the story of a naive young man who arrives in the goldfields with dreams of wealth and adventure. Overall, In The Roaring Fifties provides a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal period in Australian history, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the country's rich cultural heritage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
