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 travelled through the settlements, he had the
poverty-stricken life documented in spectacular images, and promoted
Australia to the world. More than 150 of these impressive photos have
now been published, most for the first time, and are thus immortalised
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
coffee-table volume. Thanks to this book, Bernhard Holtermann's legacy
has been given the distinction it deserves for the first time.