Mines in the Spinifex: The Story of Mount Isa Mines

 Author: Geoffrey Blainey

Publisher: Angus and Robertson, 1970
ISBN: 0207136297
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 256 + [32] pages of plates
Dimensions: 23 cm
Condition: Very Good – light shelf wear to boards, tear to dust jacket, internally clean.

Description:
In this authoritative history, renowned historian Geoffrey Blainey chronicles the development of Mount Isa Mines, one of Australia's most significant mining operations. From its challenging early years to its emergence as a powerhouse of copper, silver, lead, and zinc production, Blainey captures the ingenuity, hardship, and human stories behind the enterprise. Includes photographs, illustrations, and maps (on the lining papers) that vividly portray life and labour in remote north-west Queensland.

Why You’ll Love It:
A must-have for collectors of Australian mining history, industrial heritage, or Geoffrey Blainey's work. This book delivers not just facts but a compelling narrative about perseverance, isolation, and the economic transformation of the outback.