A Different Earth: Cornish Pioneer Miners to Australia by Max C. S. Beck (2014)

Author: Max C. S. Beck
Publisher: Palmer Higgs
Publication Date: 2014
Format: Softcover, xvi + 377 pages
ISBN: 9780992549459
Dimensions: Approx. 24 cm tall
Condition: Very Good – light wear to covers, sunning to spine

A Different Earth is a moving and immersive historical novel based on the true story of Jane Dunstan, a resilient Cornish woman who migrated with her family to Australia in 1849. Fleeing the poverty of the potato blight and grim Cornish mining life, Jane secures a free passage to South Australia, embarking on a harsh three-month voyage with her seven young children.

From the Burra copper mines to floods, underground living, and overland journeys in search of gold, this richly detailed novel vividly captures the hardships and triumphs of pioneering life in colonial South Australia.

Why You’ll Love It:
Perfect for readers interested in women’s history, Cornish migration, and the early settlement of South Australia. A well-researched and deeply human story that honours Australia's migrant past.