The Silver City

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The Silver City
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First edition
Author Ion Idriess
LanguageEnglish
Genrememoir
Publisher Angus and Robertson
Publication date
1956
Publication placeAustralia
Pages214

The Silver City is a 1956 memoir and historical piece written by Ion Idriess. [1] It was based on Idriess' experiences of growing up in Broken Hill. [2] It is also a general history of the city. [3]

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References

  1. "Ion Idriess for Collectors".
  2. "Features". The Canberra Times . Vol. 70, no. 21, 990. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 2 July 1995. p. 19. Retrieved 16 April 2016 via National Library of Australia.
  3. "Advertising". The Argus (Melbourne) . Victoria, Australia. 8 December 1956. p. 21. Retrieved 17 April 2016 via National Library of Australia.