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The Gold Hunters' Adventures; Or, Life in Australia
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Thomes, William Henry, 1824-1895
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Gold Hunters' Adventures; Or, Life in Australia" by William Henry Thomes is a fictional narrative written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the adventures of two men, Frederick Button and the narrator, Jack, as they embark on a journey to Australia in search of gold. Their journey begins in California and explores their early experiences in Australia, including encounters with convicts, bushrangers, and the unique challenges of life in the Australian outback. The opening of the narrative introduces the protagonist's thoughts and motivations for traveling to Australia, igniting a plan to search for gold after hearing about incredible finds made by others. Accompanied by his friend Fred, the characters sell their belongings and embark on a ship to Melbourne. As they arrive at Williams Town and then travel to Melbourne, they encounter a world of convicts and adventurous opportunities. The story sets a tone of humor and camaraderie, blending their aspirations with the harsh realities of a land filled with danger and potential fortune. Ultimately, it captures the essence of the gold rush era and the diverse characters that populate this historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- E-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Josephine Paolucci, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
- Release date is 2005-06-13
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