Colonial Born: A Tale of the Queensland bush by G. Firth Scott

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Author Scott, G. Firth, 1862?-1935
Illustrator Spence, Percy F. S. (Percy Frederick Seaton), 1868-1933
Title Colonial Born: A Tale of the Queensland bush
Note Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Colonial Born: A Tale of the Queensland Bush" by G. Firth Scott is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of Taylor, a hardworking bushman living on his selection known as Taylor's Flat, and his experiences in the Queensland outback. The narrative explores themes of isolation, marriage, the struggles of adapting to family life, and the impact of gold rush fever on the community. The opening of the novel sets the scene at Taylor's Flat, where the protagonist lives a solitary life until he unexpectedly marries a fresh-faced immigrant girl, introducing a new dynamic to his simple existence. As Taylor grapples with the challenges of marriage and the loneliness that creeps back into his life, the arrival of their child brings both joy and sorrow. The narrative highlights Taylor's initial contentment, followed by unrest in his domestic life as his wife struggles to adapt to their isolation. It hints at broader themes of community and change, particularly as new characters are introduced who will inevitably intertwine with their lives, indicating potential conflicts and developments in the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Australia -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 25750
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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