The Recollections Of Geoffry Hamlyn

By Henry Kingsley

Book Overview

""The Recollections of Geoffry Hamlyn"" is a novel written by British author Henry Kingsley. The book follows the life of the titular character, Geoffry Hamlyn, as he navigates his way through the ups and downs of life in 19th century Australia. Hamlyn is a young Englishman who travels to Australia in search of adventure and fortune, and he quickly finds himself caught up in the excitement of the gold rush. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including fellow prospectors, Aboriginal guides, and wealthy landowners. As Hamlyn's fortunes rise and fall, he is forced to confront the realities of life in the harsh Australian outback, including the dangers of bushfires and the brutality of colonialism. Through it all, Hamlyn remains determined to make a life for himself in this new and challenging land. ""The Recollections of Geoffry Hamlyn"" is a vivid and engaging portrait of life in colonial Australia, and a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit.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: 1163299138
• ISBN13: 9781163299135
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 446 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"