The book titled ""The Gold Deposits in Australia: Their Discovery, Development and Geognosy; With a Disquisition on the Origin of Gold in Placer-Deposits"" is written by Davison Simpson. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the gold deposits in Australia, including their discovery, development, and geognosy. The author discusses the various types of gold deposits found in Australia, including placer deposits, and provides a disquisition on the origin of gold in placer-deposits.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of gold mining in Australia, as it provides detailed information about the discovery and development of gold deposits throughout the country. The author also discusses the geology and mineralogy of gold deposits, providing readers with a better understanding of the geological processes that lead to the formation of gold deposits.Overall, ""The Gold Deposits in Australia"" is a well-researched and informative book that provides a detailed look at the history and geology of gold deposits in Australia. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the mining industry or the history of gold mining in Australia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.