The Barrier Silver and Tin Fields.

This is a rare or used book from the Berkelouw Rare Books Department.

Adelaide: W.K. Thomas & Co. 1888. 8vo. Orig. wrappers (slightly chipped) with contemporary cloth spine. (86pp.). Advertisements at front and rear papers and one folded leaf map of Barrier Mining District at rear. Previous owner R.H.B. Kearn's pencil markings on front cover and pages. Fine condition. NOTE: A scarce issue written by revered special correspondent on Barrier mines Charles John Stevens (1857-1917). This pamphlet of reprinted letters was created by the proprietors of the 'South Australian Register ' 'Adelaide Observer ' and 'Evening Journal.' Historian and author Richard Hugh Bell Kearns (R.H.B. Kearns) formed The Broken Hill Historical Society. (Ferguson 6710)