My Australian Story: New Gold Mountain: The Diary of Shu Cheong, Lambing Flats 1860-1861 by Christopher W Cheng

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Adhesive plastic protective covering. Interior and binding are still excellent.

Shu Cheong works on the goldfields at Lambing Flat, Burrangong region, in New South Wales. Life is tough, and many white settlers are unfriendly.

It is 1860, and the white miners' behaviour towards the Chinese is becoming more and more violent. Shu Cheong Witnesses increasing hatred and brutality towards his people. But he also learns the value of true friendship. (back cover)