Chinese and Gold

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Almost 40000 Chinese people came to Australia during the gold rush years chasing dreams of fortune and a better life. This book explores their journey daily life and the challenges they faced on the goldfields.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Students will discover how the Chinese worked hard not only as miners but also as gardeners storekeepers and traders who shaped goldfields communities. They will also learn about the hardships: long treks such as the walk from Robe anti-Chinese laws discrimination riots and how the Chinese fought back with resilience and determination.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Covering topics like Gold Fever Hits Australia to Laws Keep Chinese Out this engaging accessible book brings history to life while encouraging readers to think about diversity fairness and Australia's multicultural past.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>Chinese and Gold: The Chinese on the Australian Goldfields</em></strong><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>is Book 3 in the </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Chinese Australians</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> series written for upper primary and lower secondary school students.</span></p><p></p>