A Crown of Wattle

By Hugh Peden Steel

Book Overview

A Crown of Wattle is a historical fiction novel written by Hugh Peden Steel and published in 1888. The story is set in Australia during the 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Jack, who is a member of the Australian bushrangers. Jack is a skilled horseman and thief, and he and his gang rob banks and stagecoaches throughout the country. However, Jack is not content with a life of crime and longs for a more respectable existence.The novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, and redemption as Jack struggles to reconcile his criminal past with his desire for a better life. Along the way, he meets a young woman named Kate, who challenges him to become a better person and helps him see the value of honesty and hard work.As Jack and Kate's relationship deepens, they face numerous obstacles, including the disapproval of Kate's father and the pursuit of the law. Ultimately, Jack must decide whether to continue his life of crime or embrace a new path and leave his past behind.A Crown of Wattle is a well-written and engaging novel that provides a vivid portrayal of life in colonial Australia. It is a compelling story of love, adventure, and personal growth that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and Australian literature.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: 1165256355
• ISBN13: 9781165256358
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"