Historical information

Clare Wright writes about the multitude of women who were at the Ballarat goldfields and the critical roles that they played in the goldfields and the Eureka Stockade.

Contents

Introduction : dust and rattling bones
Part 1. Transitions
1. A virgin country
2. Deliverance
3. Crossing the line
4. The road
Part 2. Transformations
5. The gold diggers on '54
6. Winners and losers
7. The winter of their discontent
8. Parting with my sex
Part 3 : Transgressions
9. Burning down the house
10. High camp
11. Crossing the line (reprise)
12. Bloody Sunday.

Significance

Relevant to Australian and Ballarat history and especially facts around the story of the Eureka Stockade.

Physical description

Paper; hardcover book.

Front cover: blue and white Eureka flag background; white, fawn and blue lettering; sticker (The Stella Prize 2014 Shortlist).

Inscriptions & markings

Front cover includes title and author's name; quotations from reviewers.

Back cover: quotes from reviewers.