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A classic historical adventure novel by G.A. Henty.

George Alfred Henty (1832-1902), referred to as G. A. Henty, was a prolific English novelist, special correspondent, and Imperialist born in Trumpington, England. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include:... Read Full Overview

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An exciting adventure of outlaws in the early days of the Australian gold rush, when fortunes were made and stolen, and when bush rangers and natives constituted a real and formidable danger to the settlers. "All boys will read this story with eager and unflagging interest. The... Read Full Overview

When young Reuben Whitneyis falsely accused of a crime, he barely escapes being convicted and imprisoned. Realizing that his reputation has been damaged, he resolves to travel to the new British colony in Australia and start anew life. Along the way to Australia Reuben learns... Read Full Overview

In this tale I have left the battlefields of history, and have written a story of adventure in Australia, in the early days when the bush rangers and the natives constituted a real and formidable danger to the settlers. I have done this, not with the intention of extending your... Read Full Overview

"A Final Reckoning: A Tale of Bush Life in Australia" by G. A. Henty is a thrilling adventure novel that takes readers on a captivating journey through the rugged landscapes of Australia during the 19th century. This tale of bush life follows the protagonist, Dick Varley, a young... Read Full Overview

"You are the most troublesome boy in the village, Reuben Whitney, and you will come to a bad end."The words followed a shower of cuts with the cane. The speaker was an elderly man, the master of the village school of Tipping, near Lewes, in Sussex; and the words were elicited,... Read Full Overview

"You are the most troublesome boy in the village, Reuben Whitney, and you will come to a bad end."The words followed a shower of cuts with the cane. The speaker was an elderly man, the master of the village school of Tipping, near Lewes, in Sussex; and the words were elicited,... Read Full Overview