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Coromandel Gold: A Guide to the Historic Goldfields of Coromandel Peninsula
Coromandel Gold A Guide to the Historic Goldfields of Coromandel Peninsula Author:Phil Moore, Neville Ritchie Coromandel Gold is a well-illustrated practical guide to 13 of the historic goldfields of Coromandel Peninsula. Its superb colour photos, by landscape photographer Lloyd Homer, are complemented by numerous black and white images, maps and diagrams. Although designed primarily as a guidebook to assist those wishing to explore the former m... more »ining areas, Coromandel Gold should also appeal to teachers, students and others with a general interest in the history of gold mining in New Zealand. Introductory chapters include brief accounts of exploration and mining on the peninsula, the origin of gold-bearing ore deposits, mining and processing methods, and production. Separate sections on each of the goldfields deal with their history, geology and mineralisation, ore treatment plants, and particular features of interest. Detailed location maps and notes on access, indicate where to go and how to get there. This is a book for those with a desire to get off the beaten track, to see what mining-related relics remain, and experience something of the 'magic' of the old goldfields.« less