Ernest Favenc, Percy F S Spence (Percy Frederick

Marooned on Australia

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Produktbeschreibung

"Marooned on Australia" by Ernest Favenc plunges readers into a thrilling adventure of discovery and exploration in the vast landscapes of Western Australia. This classic juvenile fiction title, meticulously prepared for print republication, captures the spirit of the Australian outback. Experience the challenges and triumphs of early exploration in this timeless tale. "Marooned on Australia" delivers a captivating blend of historical fiction and adventure, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in stories of courage, resilience, and the allure of the unknown. Perfect for those who enjoy historical settings and the thrill of exploration. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 114
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 172g
• ISBN-13: 9781023461818
• ISBN-10: 1023461811
• Artikelnr.: 74001913

Autorenporträt

Australian author, adventurer, and journalist Ernest Favenc (1845-1908) made a significant impact on the growth of Australian literature in the late 19th century. Favenc, who was born in England but later emigrated to Australia as a young man, was a surveyor, explorer, and journalist. His time spent in the Australian bush gave him a profound understanding of the difficulties and untamed beauty of the outback, which is evident in his work. Favenc's writing was renowned for its compassion and nuance, and it frequently examined the complicated interactions between colonizers and indigenous Australians. His works, such as "Marooned on Australia," were well-liked by readers and contributed to the development of the Australian adventure fiction subgenre. Favenc was a well-known explorer and surveyor in addition to being a writer, and he undertook multiple journeys into the interior of Australia. His knowledge of geology and mining also allowed him to work in South Africa and Fiji, among other places.