On the Trail of Gold: The Story of James Venture Mulligan, North Queensland's Greatest Prospector-Explorer – An Autobiography Quoted by Glenville Pike with Commentary

Author:
Mulligan, Jas. Vn. (James Venture), 1837–1907

Publisher:
G. Pike, Mareeba, Qld., 1998

Format:
Softcover

Pages:
xvi, 135 pages, illustrated with photographs, portraits, and maps

ISBN:
0646362461

Condition:
Very Good – clean and tightly bound with only light wear to covers

Description:
On the Trail of Gold presents the firsthand reflections of legendary North Queensland prospector and explorer James Venture Mulligan (1837–1907), whose discoveries helped open up vast areas of the north for mining and settlement. Compiled and quoted by historian Glenville Pike, this autobiography is accompanied by expert commentary that places Mulligan’s trailblazing efforts in historical context. Mulligan’s accounts are vivid and detailed, capturing the hardship and triumph of frontier life in Queensland’s goldfields.

Why You’ll Love It:
A rare and compelling look into Australia’s gold rush era through the voice of one of its most iconic prospectors. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in Australian mining history, Queensland exploration, or the broader story of 19th-century frontier expansion. Ideal for collectors of regional biographies and goldfields heritage.