The Recollections Of Geoffry Hamlyn
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ISBN10: 1432672703
ISBN13: 9781432672706
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 444
Weight: 1.43
Height: 0.99 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781432672706
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 444
Weight: 1.43
Height: 0.99 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Recollections of Geoffrey Hamlyn is a novel written by Henry Kingsley, first published in 1859. The story is set in the mid-19th century in Australia and follows the life of the titular character, Geoffrey Hamlyn. Geoffrey Hamlyn is a young Englishman who decides to leave his comfortable life in England to start a new life in the rough and rugged Australian outback. He quickly adapts to the harsh conditions and becomes a successful cattle rancher. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with a beautiful woman named Anthea Fairfax, who is already engaged to another man. The novel explores the themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal as Geoffrey tries to navigate his way through the complicated social and romantic landscape of colonial Australia. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including bushrangers, Aboriginal tribes, and fellow settlers. The Recollections of Geoffrey Hamlyn is known for its vivid descriptions of the Australian landscape and its portrayal of the challenges faced by early settlers in the country. It is also considered a classic example of colonial literature and has been praised for its realistic depiction of life in Australia during the mid-19th century.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.
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