A Lady's Visit to the Gold Diggings of Australia in 1852-53

Ellen Clacy, a bespoke figure in 19th-century travel writing, carved her niche with the 1853 publication of 'A Lady's Visit to the Gold Diggings of Australia in 1852-53'. The book offers a vivid portrayal of the Australian goldfields from a distinctly feminine perspective, at a time when such narratives were dominated by male adventurers. Clacy's insightful observations and experiences as an Engli...