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100 1 _aFenn, George Manville,
_d1831-1909
245 1 0 _aFirst in the Field: A Story of New South Wales
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"First in the Field: A Story of New South Wales" by George Manville Fenn is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around Nic Braydon, a young boy who travels from England to Australia to join his father, a sheep and cattle station owner. Set against the backdrop of early colonial life, the narrative explores themes of bravery, personal growth, and the realities of life on the frontier, while also delving into Nic's interactions with convicts and settlers. The opening of the novel introduces us to Nic Braydon, who, after spending years in a boarding school in England, is excitedly brought to Australia aboard the Northumbrian. Upon arrival, he meets Lady O'Hara, who is friendly and supportive, and along with her guidance, Nic grapples with his concerns about convicts and the harsh realities of life in a new land. The initial chapters reveal personal conflicts at school, hinting at the challenges Nic will face due to his father's convict history and the society's perception in Australia. The narrative establishes a foundation for Nic's journey into adulthood, as he prepares to navigate a complex world shaped by freedom, opportunity, and the remnants of penal pasts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAustralia -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFarm life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aColonists -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aNew South Wales -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aRainey, W.
_q(William),
_d1852-1936
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21308
999 _c62485
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