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Gold rushes: everything you wanted to know
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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Jul 31, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Stephen Tuffnell answers listener questions on the series of gold rushes that captivated the imaginations of hordes of prospectors in the 19th century. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, he explores what drew people to remote gold fields, what life was like in mining camps, and how gold rushes transformed economic, ecological and social landscapes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Jul 31, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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