Peter Biddulph: The Story of an Australian Settler by William Henry Giles Kingston
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"Peter Biddulph: The Story of an Australian Settler" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a historical fiction novel likely written in the late 19th century. It narrates the compelling journey of Peter Biddulph, who transforms from a destitute orphan scavenging along the Thames into a settler in Australia. The book explores themes of perseverance, morality, and the harsh realities of life as Peter navigates the challenges of his early years and the
subsequent hardships faced by his family in a new land. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Peter as a young boy living on a barge with his mother after the death of his father. Following their descent into poverty, they struggle to survive until Peter encounters Mr. Wells, a shipowner who, impressed by Peter's honesty, takes him in. The opening chapters detail Peter's formative experiences, including his tireless work as a "mudlark" on the banks of the Thames, his apprenticeship at sea, and his eventual decision to immigrate to Australia with his family. These early pages set the foundation for a tale rich with adventure, the pursuit of a better life, and the trials that accompany the immigrant experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
|---|---|
| Title | Peter Biddulph: The Story of an Australian Settler |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Australia -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23050 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 307 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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