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100 1 _aFenn, George Manville,
_d1831-1909
245 1 0 _aBunyip Land: A Story of Adventure in New Guinea
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-05-04
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"Bunyip Land: A Story of Adventure in New Guinea" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows young Joe Carstairs, a boy from Australia whose father went missing during an expedition to New Guinea. Determined to find him, Joe sets out on an adventure accompanied by an eclectic crew, including a local doctor, an Aboriginal worker named Jimmy, and a stowaway named Jack Penny. The narrative hints at themes of bravery, exploration, and the clash of cultures as they encounter challenges in their quest. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Joe, who dreams of rescuing his botanist father, presumed captured by natives in New Guinea. His resolve sparks a heated conversation with Nurse Brown, who disapproves of his adventurous aspirations. Joe eventually gains the support of the local doctor, who shares his concerns and desires to search for the professor. As preparations unfold, we meet Jimmy, who expresses his eagerness to join the expedition. The story sets the stage for their journey filled with anticipation and the promise of danger as they embark on their quest, showcasing both the excitement of youth and the complexities of familial love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBirds -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSailing -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aShip captains -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aRescues -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPhysicians -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aHunting -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSick -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPapua -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aBrowne, Gordon,
_d1858-1932
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21301
999 _c62478
_d62478