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100 1 _aBoldrewood, Rolf,
_d1826-1915
245 1 2 _aA Colonial Reformer, Vol. 2 (of 3)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-09-30
508 _aMWS, Les Galloway, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"A Colonial Reformer, Vol. 2 (of 3)" by Rolf Boldrewood is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of colonial Australia, the narrative follows the character Ernest Neuchamp as he navigates both social intrigues and personal aspirations within a vibrant yet often critical landscape. The book explores themes of ambition, cultural encounters, and the complexities of life in a young colony. The opening of the second volume dives straight into a lively ball hosted by Count von Schätterheims, where Mr. Neuchamp grapples with mixed feelings about attending an event that he views as superficial. His anticipation is sparked primarily by the presence of Antonia Frankston, to whom he is drawn despite his disdain for the festivities. As he and Antonia navigate the ball's social dynamics, discussions arise concerning relationships and the peculiarities of colonial life. Moments of light-hearted banter intermingle with deeper reflections on ambition, relationships, and the clash between European customs and the burgeoning Australian identity, setting the stage for the unfolding drama in Neuchamp’s journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAustralia -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55652
999 _c96483
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