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Australia 1872 : how Bernhard Holtermann turned gold into a unique photographic treasure / Christoph Hein.

Bernhard Otto Holtermann emigrated from Hamburg to Australia in 1858 as a destitute young man, where, in 1872, he unearthed the largest lump of gold in the world. Holtermann shared his newfound wealth with his adopted home. As he traveled through the settlements, he had the poverty-stricken life documented in spectacular images by a team of photographers and assistants, and promoted Australia to the world. More than 150 of these impressive photos have now been published, most for the first time, in this bilingual edition and are thus immortalized for eternity. Over more than 200 pages, the spectacular story of the German emigrant and his lucky discovery is told, with the images commissioned by him now available for the general public. Holtermann's photos impressively document the drudgery of the gold mines and life in Australia during the 19th century. Several modern-day photos and representations of how contemporary artists interpret his work have been included in this volume. Thanks to this book, Bernhard Holtermann's legacy has been given the distinction it deserves for the first time. Text in English and German.

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Barcode Shelf Location Collection Volume Ref. Branch Status Due Date Res.
C9009151303 994.031 HEI
Adult nonfiction   Manunda Branch . . Available .  
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ISBN 9783740808419
Dewey 994.031
Author Hein, Christoph author.
Title Australia 1872 : how Bernhard Holtermann turned gold into a unique photographic treasure / Christoph Hein.
Published Cologne, Germany : Emons Verlag, 2020.
Physical description 239 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm.
General note How a lump of gold went down in photographic history -- Previously unpublished UNESCO World Heritage-listed photos-- More than 150 impressive photos.
Note Includes bibliographical references.
Summary Bernhard Otto Holtermann emigrated from Hamburg to Australia in 1858 as a destitute young man, where, in 1872, he unearthed the largest lump of gold in the world. Holtermann shared his newfound wealth with his adopted home. As he traveled through the settlements, he had the poverty-stricken life documented in spectacular images by a team of photographers and assistants, and promoted Australia to the world. More than 150 of these impressive photos have now been published, most for the first time, in this bilingual edition and are thus immortalized for eternity. Over more than 200 pages, the spectacular story of the German emigrant and his lucky discovery is told, with the images commissioned by him now available for the general public. Holtermann's photos impressively document the drudgery of the gold mines and life in Australia during the 19th century. Several modern-day photos and representations of how contemporary artists interpret his work have been included in this volume. Thanks to this book, Bernhard Holtermann's legacy has been given the distinction it deserves for the first time. Text in English and German.
Subject Holtermann, Bernard Otto, -- 1838-1885
Holtermann, Bernard Otto, -- 1838-1885 -- Photograph collections
Holtermann, Bernard Otto, -- 1838-1885 -- Biography
Gold mines and mining -- New South Wales -- History -- 19th century
Frontier and pioneer life -- Australia -- 19th century -- Pictorial works
Germans -- Australia -- Biography
Photograph collections -- Australia -- Pictorial works
Biographies
Gold miners -- Australia -- Pictorial works
Gold miners -- Australia -- Biography
Gold -- Australia -- History -- 19th century -- Pictorial works
Gold mines and mining -- Australia -- 19th century -- Pictorial works
Immigrants -- Australia
Gold mines and mining -- Australia -- History -- 19th century
Photograph collections -- Australia
Gold mines and mining -- New South Wales -- History -- 19th century
Photobooks
Hill End (N.S.W.)
Gulgong (N.S.W.)
Australia -- Gold discoveries -- Social aspects -- Pictorial works
Australia -- History -- 19th century -- Pictorial works
Australia -- History -- 1851-1891
Additional author Cormann, Mathias author of foreword.
Henkell, Hans author of foreword.
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