The Ghost Camp; or, the Avengers by Rolf Boldrewood
"The Ghost Camp; or, the Avengers" by Rolf Boldrewood is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds within the rugged Australian wilderness and follows the journey of the protagonist, Valentine Blount, an Englishman traversing this wild land with aspirations of becoming a gold prospector. Along the way, he encounters a bushman named John Carter, also known as "Little River Jack," who offers assistance and companionship, setting the stage
for an exploration of the challenges and dangers of frontier life. The opening of the novel introduces Blount as he navigates the desolate terrain, leading a weary horse and reflecting on the hardships of his journey. As he stops to rest, he spots a mysterious horseman, raising his suspicions about potential threats in the bush. In a stroke of luck, Blount is welcomed by Carter, who takes him to his humble hut for shelter. Through their conversation over a meal, Blount learns about the harsh realities of gold mining while the two bond over shared experiences. This sense of camaraderie amidst the wild landscape sets the tone for Blount's adventure-filled journey, filled with themes of survival, exploration, and the allure of gold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Boldrewood, Rolf, 1826-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Ghost Camp; or, the Avengers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by MWS, Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Australia -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51011 |
| Release Date | Jan 23, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 126 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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