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Carboni, Raffaello
1817
1875
Raffaello, Carboni
The Eureka Stockade
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"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.)
Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Eureka Stockade (Ballarat, Vic.) -- History
Carboni, Raffaello, 1817-1875
Revolutions -- Australia -- Ballarat (Vic.) -- History -- 19th century
Gold miners -- Australia -- Ballarat (Vic.) -- Social conditions -- 19th century
Gold mines and mining -- Australia -- Ballarat (Vic.) -- History -- 19th century
Italians -- Australia -- Ballarat (Vic.) -- Biography
Ballarat (Vic.) -- History -- 19th century
Ballarat (Vic.) -- Social conditions -- 19th century
Victoria -- Gold discoveries
Ballarat (Vic.) -- Biography
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