A Romance Of Canvas Town, And Other Stories

By Rolf Boldrewood

Book Overview

A Romance of Canvas Town, and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by Rolf Boldrewood. The book is set in Australia during the 19th century and portrays the lives of people living in the outback. The title story, A Romance of Canvas Town, follows the life of a young woman named Nellie who falls in love with a man named Jack. However, their love is threatened by the harsh realities of life in the outback.The other stories in the book include The Ghost Camp, The Squatter's Dream, and The Miner's Right. These stories depict the struggles of the early settlers in Australia, the challenges they faced, and the resilience they showed in the face of adversity.Boldrewood's writing style is vivid and descriptive, and he brings to life the rugged beauty of the Australian landscape. His characters are complex and multi-dimensional, and he portrays their hopes, dreams, and fears with sensitivity and insight.Overall, A Romance of Canvas Town, and Other Stories is a compelling and engaging collection of stories that offers a glimpse into the lives of the early settlers in Australia. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Australian history and 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: 1432662791
• ISBN13: 9781432662790
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"