Scott, G. Firth 1862?-1935 creator Spence, Percy F. S. (Percy Frederick Seaton) 1868-1933 text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Colonial Born: A Tale of the Queensland Bush" by G. Firth Scott is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of Taylor, a hardworking bushman living on his selection known as Taylor's Flat, and his experiences in the Queensland outback. The narrative explores themes of isolation, marriage, the struggles of adapting to family life, and the impact of gold rush fever on the community. The opening of the novel sets the scene at Taylor's Flat, where the protagonist lives a solitary life until he unexpectedly marries a fresh-faced immigrant girl, introducing a new dynamic to his simple existence. As Taylor grapples with the challenges of marriage and the loneliness that creeps back into his life, the arrival of their child brings both joy and sorrow. The narrative highlights Taylor's initial contentment, followed by unrest in his domestic life as his wife struggles to adapt to their isolation. It hints at broader themes of community and change, particularly as new characters are introduced who will inevitably intertwine with their lives, indicating potential conflicts and developments in the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-06-10 Produced by Nick Wall, Barbara Kosker, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Australia -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25750 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25750 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133606.0 25750