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_aRoberts, Morley, _d1857-1942 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe adventure of the broad arrow: An Australian romance |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2022-09-06 | ||
| 508 | _aAl Haines | ||
| 520 | _a"The Adventure of the Broad Arrow: An Australian Romance" by Morley Roberts is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the harsh Australian outback, following the journey of two main characters—Smith and his companion Mandeville—as they seek gold and grapple with the brutal challenges of the wilderness. Their quest is fraught with physical and emotional trials as they confront thirst, starvation, and the psychological toll of isolation in an unforgiving landscape. At the start of the narrative, Smith and Mandeville are introduced in a rough barkeeper’s setting, where they reflect on their difficult circumstances and discuss their motivations for gold prospecting. Through vivid descriptions, the harshness of the Australian desert landscape is painted, showcasing the relentless heat and scarcity of resources. As they embark on their expedition, they are driven deeper into the wilderness, encountering both camaraderie and conflict within their party, and face the reality of survival against both nature and their own limitations. The opening portion sets a gripping tone of adventure blended with a sense of impending doom, revealing the psychological stresses as the men navigate their desolate surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited Kingdom: Hutchinson & Co., 1897 |
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| 653 | _aFantasy fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAustralia -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure stories | ||
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