
The gold rushes of the 19th century, especially those of the 1850s, were a defining point in Australian history, bringing with them far-reaching social and economic changes. They also brought with them a new language. Bruce Moore's underlying argument is that the gold rushes played a significant role in the development of Australian English.
Page Count:
190
Publication Date:
2000-01-01
ISBN-10:
0195508386
ISBN-13:
9780195508383
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