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

Language: EnglishPublished: May 15, 2007

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Friendship Juvenile fiction Adventure and adventurers Christian life Australia

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Culture/Civilization/Society Fiction Children & Young Adult Reading Travel & Geography Australia

Authors:

Kingston, William Henry Giles
1814 - 1880
Webb, Archibald
1887 - 1944

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In the burgeoning era of Australian colonization, "The Gilpins and their Fortunes: A Story of Early Days in Australia" by William H. G. Kingston captures the trials and triumphs of the Gilpin brothers, Arthur and James. As they navigate the harsh realities of a new land, their pursuit of prosperity is intertwined with themes of resilience and ambition. Kingston vividly portrays the brothers' encounters with the untamed wilderness and the challenges posed by both nature and society. This historical novel offers readers a glimpse into the grit required to forge a new life in a foreign territory. Ideal for students and historians alike, this tale reveals the complexities of early Australian settlement and the indomitable spirit of its pioneers.