The Rush That Never Ended A History of Australian Mining

This log of miners' stories describes the giants of Australia's mining history and the tremendous influence that mining has had on Australia's attitudes to unionism, religion, law, and politics. Mines bearing quirky names like Rum Jungle, Noble's Nob, Broad Arrow, and Siberia echo the unique personalities and lifestyles of the miners who plumbed their depths. Anecdotes and compelling characters make this readable history as much a literary text as factual record.

In 2000 Professor Blainey received Australia's highest honour, the Companion of the Order of Australia. He taught at the University of Melbourne for many years, and chaired the Australia Council from 1977 to 1981. He has written over thirty books, including A Short History of the World, The Tyranny of Distance, The Triumph of the Nomads and The Peaks of Lyell.