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  • The Bushranger of Van Diemen's Land

    Enriched edition. The Outlaw's Adventures in Colonial Australia

    In "The Bushranger of Van Diemen's Land," Charles Rowcroft delves into the turbulent and often romanticized world of 19th-century Australia, exploring the life of bushrangers'—outlaws who navigated the wild, unforgiving terrains of Tasmania. The narrative unfolds through vivid descriptions and a lyrical prose style, drawing readers into a landscape rife with moral complexity and rebellion against ... Read more

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  • Tales of the Colonies

    Enriched edition. Journeys Through Australia's Colonial Past

    In "Tales of the Colonies," Charles Rowcroft crafts a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of colonial life, infused with vivid characterizations and rich descriptions of the diverse landscapes of the British Empire. His literary style oscillates between evocative realism and imaginative storytelling, capturing the stark contrasts between indigenous cultures and colonial ... Read more

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    A thrilling personal account of a hunting trip on the vast plains of South Africa. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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  • The Short Stories Of H Rider Haggard

    The short story is often viewed as an inferior relation to the Novel. But it is an art in itself. To take a story and distil its essence into fewer pages while keeping character and plot rounded and driven is not an easy task. Many try and many fail. In this series we look at short stories from many of our most accomplished writers. Miniature masterpieces with a lot to say. In this volume we ... Read more

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  • Seven Years in the Australian Bush

    "Seven Years in the Australian Bush...was widely read in Australia and the British Islands. Throughout his life Mr. Stevenson bore the scars of the spear wounds inflicted by the savage natives of the northern parts of Australia." Hilo Daily Tribune, Dec. 14, 1921In the 1860's James Stevenson emigrated to Queensland, Australia, and found work as a "stockman" (cowboy) on the "cattle station" (ranch) ... Read more

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  • The Empire Makers: A Romance of Adventure and War in South Africa

    by Hume Nesbit ...
    Africa is still the home of mystery, in spite of the many explorers who have revealed much of its wonders. This romance is concerned mainly with the adventures of three young men who went out to South Africa, got into trouble with the Transvaal Government, and afterwards discovered an ancient nation in Central Africa. On their return they were able to take a little hand in this present war of ... Read more

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  • The Settler and the Savage

    The Wild Karroo. A solitary horseman—a youth in early manhood—riding at a snail’s pace over the great plains, or karroo, of South Africa. His chin on his breast; his hands in the pockets of an old shooting-coat; his legs in ragged trousers, and his feet in worn-out boots. Regardless of stirrups, the last are dangling. The reins hang on the neck of his steed, whose head may be said to dangle from ... Read more

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  • Complete Works of Captain Frederick Marryat (Delphi Classics)

    Series Book 8 - Delphi Series Four
    An early pioneer of the sea story, Frederick Marryat also achieved fame as an author of children's novels, including the celebrated ‘The Children of the New Forest’. This comprehensive eBook presents Marryat’s complete fictional works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* ... Read more

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  • Richard Galbraith, Mariner; Or, Life among the Kaffirs

    "Richard Galbraith, Mariner" follows the adventures of its titular character, Richard Galbraith, a mariner who embarks on a journey that takes him to South Africa. The narrative typically includes the following elements:Adventure and Exploration: The novel features adventurous episodes as Richard Galbraith navigates the challenges and discoveries of life among the Kaffirs (Xhosa people) and within ... Read more

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  • For the Term of His Natural Life

    by Marcus Clarke ...
    Discover an often-overlooked period in history with this sweeping epic exploring the period when Australia served as a penal colony. Packed with exhaustively researched historical detail, this rip-roaring yarn will leave your head spinning with its many twists, turns and surprises. ... Read more

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  • Station's Amusements

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    The interest shown by the public in the simple and true account of every-day life in New Zealand, published by the author three years ago, has encouraged her to enlarge upon the theme. This volume is but a continuation of Station Life, with this difference: that whereas that little book dwelt somewhat upon practical matters, these pages are entirely devoted to reminiscences of the idler hours of a ... Read more

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  • Captain Marryat's Collected Works

    Captain Marryat's Collected works  is contained 13 works written by Captain Frederick Marryat (10 July 1792 – 9 August 1848) was an English Royal Navy officer, novelist, and a contemporary and acquaintance of Charles Dickens, noted today as an early pioneer of the sea story. He is now known particularly for the semi-autobiographical novel Mr.Midshipman Easy and his children's novel The Children of ... Read more

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