Favenc, Ernest 1846-1908 creator Spence, Percy F. S. (Percy Frederick Seaton) 1868-1933 text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Marooned on Australia" by Ernest Favenc is a historical adventure novel set in the early 17th century. The narrative follows Diedrich Buys, a young clerk aboard the ill-fated ship "Batavia", which wrecks off the coast of Australia due to a mutiny. The story unfolds as Buys grapples with betrayal, violence, and survival in the uncharted wilderness, eventually confronting the treachery posed by former shipmate Cornelis and the brutal reality of his surroundings. The opening of the novel introduces us to Diedrich Buys, who recounts his youthful ambition for exploration and discovery, eventually leading him aboard the "Batavia". After the treacherous wreck of the ship, he finds himself marooned on what is later identified as the Australian coast, along with the murderer Cornelis. The narrative delves into the ensuing chaos among the shipwrecked passengers, depicting the horrific events following the mutiny and the subsequent struggles for survival. Buys is forced to navigate the treachery and violence of his fellow survivors while adapting to the new and hostile environment, setting the stage for a gripping tale of adventure and moral conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-04-17 Al Haines, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Originally published: United Kingdom: Blackie and Son Limited, 1896 Castaways -- Juvenile fiction Batavia (Ship) -- Juvenile fiction Western Australia -- Discovery and exploration -- Juvenile fiction PZ United Kingdom: Blackie and Son Limited, 1896 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70575 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70575 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134631.0 70575