Adventures in Australia by William Henry Giles Kingston
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| Author | Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
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| Title | Adventures in Australia |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Australia -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Aboriginal Australians -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Animals -- Australia -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21383 |
| Release Date | May 8, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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