The gold-stealers : A story of Waddy by Edward Dyson
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About this eBook
| Author | Dyson, Edward, 1865-1931 |
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| Title | The gold-stealers : A story of Waddy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Peter O'Connell |
| Summary | "The Gold Stealers: A Story of Waddy" by Edward Dyson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a small Australian township called Waddy, focusing on the community's experiences, particularly those involving a school and its master, Joel Ham. The novel presents various characters, particularly schoolboys like Dick Haddon and Ted McKnight, as they navigate the mischief, conflicts, and formative experiences of youth, all while revealing deeper themes of authority and community life. The opening portion introduces Waddy through the construction and eccentricities of its schoolhouse, built through public enthusiasm but fraught with structural flaws and community efforts to maintain it. The narrative then shifts to the schoolroom atmosphere, dominated by the interactions between Mr. Ham and the students, highlighting the boys' antics and the master’s sarcastic yet ineffective disciplinary methods. As the setting unfolds, we see the playful rebellion of the boys against authority, with a vivid portrayal of their games, punishments, and the dynamics of school life, setting the stage for their adventures and conflicts that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Australia -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16903 |
| Release Date | Oct 19, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 101 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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