| Author |
Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 |
| Title |
The nugget finders : A tale of the gold fields of Australia
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: John F. Shaw & Co., Ltd.,, 1895.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Originally published in the U.S. as In a new world, or, Among the gold-fields of Australia, 1893.
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| Credits |
David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Nugget Finders: A Tale of the Gold Fields of Australia" by Horatio Alger Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows two boys, Harry Vane and Jack Pendleton, as they embark on an adventurous journey to the goldfields of Australia after escaping from a shipwreck. Their journey is fraught with obstacles, including encounters with suspicious characters and the dangers of bushrangers, as they seek to strike it rich in the gold mines. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Harry and Jack at an inn in Melbourne, where they are planning their future. They meet Professor Hemmenway, who expresses concern for their safety as they prepare to head to the mines, ultimately leaving them with some financial support. The boys decide to venture to Bendigo, hoping for fortune. However, they soon face encounters with shady characters, particularly the dubious Dick Fletcher, who poses a threat to their plans. As the story progresses, the boys are captured by bushrangers, leading to a tense situation that culminates in a life-threatening trial, where they must rely on their wits to escape. Their journey toward Bendigo sets the stage for a tale of adventure, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams in the rugged Australian wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Gold mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Australia -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71174 |
| Release Date |
Jul 12, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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