By River And By Sea: An Australian Story (1888)

By Tansor Southcote

Book Overview

""By River And By Sea: An Australian Story"" is a novel written by Tansor Southcote and originally published in 1888. The story is set in Australia during the late 19th century and follows the adventures of two young men, Jack and Tom, as they journey through the rugged landscape of the Australian outback. The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Jack and Tom's travels along the Murray River, one of Australia's longest rivers. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, including a group of Aboriginal people, a ruthless cattle thief, and a wealthy landowner. In the second part of the novel, Jack and Tom set sail on a ship bound for the Northern Territory. During their voyage, they face a series of challenges, including a dangerous storm and a mutiny by the ship's crew. Throughout the book, Southcote provides vivid descriptions of the Australian landscape and the challenges faced by those who lived there during this time period. The novel also touches on themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment. ""By River And By Sea"" is a classic Australian novel that provides a glimpse into the country's history and culture during the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian literature or history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165341816
• ISBN13: 9781165341818
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"