The Eureka Stockade by Raffaello Carboni

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Author Carboni, Raffaello, 1817-1875
Title The Eureka Stockade
Note Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits This etext was produced by Col Choat
Summary "The Eureka Stockade" by Raffaello Carboni is a historical account penned in the mid-19th century, capturing the events surrounding the famous Eureka Rebellion in Australia. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of its author, Raffaello Carboni, who provides first-hand observations and reflections as a participant in this pivotal moment of the Australian gold rush era, elevating the struggle between miners and authorities. The opening portion of the book establishes Carboni's intentions and motivations for writing about the Eureka Stockade. He emphasizes his role as a witness to the events and pledges to present the truth of the miners' struggles against oppressive licensing laws and the corruption of the authorities. Carboni introduces readers to the harsh realities faced on the goldfields, personal anecdotes of toil, and the camaraderie among the diggers, while foreshadowing the impending conflict. The narrative hints at a brewing sense of injustice and excitement leading up to the rebellion, painting a vivid picture of the social dynamics and tensions that characterize the mining community of Ballarat during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas)
Subject Eureka Stockade (Ballarat, Vic.) -- History
Subject Carboni, Raffaello, 1817-1875
Subject Revolutions -- Australia -- Ballarat (Vic.) -- History -- 19th century
Subject Gold miners -- Australia -- Ballarat (Vic.) -- Social conditions -- 19th century
Subject Gold mines and mining -- Australia -- Ballarat (Vic.) -- History -- 19th century
Subject Italians -- Australia -- Ballarat (Vic.) -- Biography
Subject Ballarat (Vic.) -- History -- 19th century
Subject Ballarat (Vic.) -- Social conditions -- 19th century
Subject Victoria -- Gold discoveries
Subject Ballarat (Vic.) -- Biography
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EBook-No. 3546
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Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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