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100 1 _aKingston, William Henry Giles,
_d1814-1880
245 1 0 _aAdventures in Australia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-05-08
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"Adventures in Australia" by William Henry Giles Kingston is an adventure novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows two young men, Maurice and Guy Thurston, who travel to Australia to find their fortunes with the help of their uncle, Mr. Oliver Strong. As they embark on their journey, they not only explore the uncharted wilderness of Australia but also encounter various challenges, including interactions with its wildlife and indigenous peoples. At the start of the narrative, the brothers are introduced while crossing an Australian forest, equipped for self-defense against potential dangers. They are guided by a native, Toby, as they navigate unfamiliar terrain in search of water. The opening accounts their initial misadventures, including humorous encounters with local wildlife, like the laughing jackass, and intriguing meetings with indigenous warriors. This section establishes the brothers’ enthusiasm for their new life while foreshadowing encounters with bushrangers and other challenges, setting the tone for their adventurous journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAustralia -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAboriginal Australians -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAnimals -- Australia -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21383
999 _c62558
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