The Gilpins and their Fortunes: A Story of Early Days in Australia by Kingston

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Author Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Illustrator Webb, Archibald, 1887-1944
Title The Gilpins and their Fortunes: A Story of Early Days in Australia
Note Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Gilpins and their Fortunes: A Story of Early Days in Australia" by William H. G. Kingston is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the Gilpin brothers, Arthur and James, as they emigrate from England to Australia, driven by dreams of a better life. Upon reaching Sydney, they encounter various challenges and adventures that shape their new lives in a rugged and often dangerous landscape. At the start of the narrative, Arthur and James contemplate their futures as they leave their school in England. Soon after arriving in Australia, they heroically save a family from a runaway carriage, earning the attention of a wealthy squatter, Mr. Prentiss, who becomes their ally. The brothers are then appointed as managers of a sheep and cattle station, where they face idleness among certain workers and begin to uncover the shady dealings of the previous manager. As they tackle their new responsibilities, the brothers remain committed to honesty and hard work, setting the stage for their journey through both opportunities and adversity in their venture into the Australian wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Australia -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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