The New Arcadia: An Australian Story (1894)

By Horace Finn Tucker

Book Overview

The New Arcadia: An Australian Story is a novel written by Horace Tucker in 1894. The book is set in the Australian outback and follows the story of a young man named Dick, who is sent to live with his uncle on a remote cattle station. As he adapts to life in the harsh and unforgiving environment, he becomes involved in a range of adventures and encounters with the local Indigenous people.Throughout the novel, Tucker explores themes of colonialism, race relations, and the clash between traditional and modern ways of life. He also paints a vivid picture of the Australian landscape, with its vast plains, rugged mountains, and unpredictable weather.The New Arcadia is a classic of Australian literature, and is widely regarded as one of the earliest examples of the bush realism genre. It offers a fascinating insight into the social and cultural context of late 19th century Australia, and remains a compelling read for anyone interested in the country's history and culture.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: 1165111713
• ISBN13: 9781165111718
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"