Babes in the Bush by Rolf Boldrewood
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"Babes in the Bush" by Rolf Boldrewood is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the Effingham family, forced to emigrate from England to Australia due to financial ruin, as they hope to build a new life in a foreign land. Through their journey, the novel explores themes of adaptability, perseverance, and the challenges faced by immigrants. The beginning of the novel introduces Captain Howard Effingham and
his family as they receive a letter from a friend in Australia, urging them to consider emigration as a solution to their financial troubles. This letter sparks a discussion among the family about the potential move, revealing their mixed emotions concerning the idea of leaving their homeland. As they confront the reality of their situation, discussions of sacrifice, hope, and the prospects of a new life unfold. The characters demonstrate resilience as they prepare for the journey, setting the stage for their adventures and struggles in Australia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Boldrewood, Rolf, 1826-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | Babes in the Bush |
| Credits | E-text prepared by KD Weeks, MWS, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (archive.org/details/americana) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Australia -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51209 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 617 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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