[Gutenberg 57161] • Notes of a Gold Digger, and Gold Diggers' Guide

Have you ever dreamed of panning for gold or striking it rich? Of living in the days of the gold rush? Travel with James Bonwick to the Victoria Gold Diggings during the Australian Gold Rush of 1850. Bonwick was an educator, writer and historian who found himself in debt and traveled to the diggings to prospect for gold in 1852. This book chronicles his journey to the diggings and provides insight and advice for those that would follow him, dreaming of striking it rich. If you have ever dreamed of digging for gold or the adventure of the gold rush you will enjoy this chroncile of Bonwick's travels and his life as a prospector. He provides insight on: gold panning equipment, descriptions of how to pan for gold, as well as the life of a gold digger. The Australian Gold Rush(s) lasted for until the 1890's. Bonwick wrote this book and later published a monthly magazine where he continued to provide insight into the joys and hardships of life during the gold rush.