Bright Fine Gold - Stories of the New Zealand Goldfields

A.H. & A.W. Reed, Wellington, 1974. 200pp with many illustrations. Foxing at page edges, fading to dust jacket.

An interesting record of one of the most fascinating periods of New Zealand history. Bonanzas, death-dealing rivers, characters such as Piggery Charlie and Little Biddy of the Buller, robbers and murderers, the dancing girls and the Chinese diggers. Illustrated throughout.