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Tom Gerrard is a novel written by Louis Becke and first published in 1905. The story follows the life of Tom Gerrard, a young man who leaves his home in England to start a new life in Australia. He becomes a successful farmer and falls in love with a local woman named Mary. However,... Read Full Overview

Tom Gerrard is a novel written by Louis Becke and published in 1905. The book tells the story of Tom Gerrard, a young man who grows up in poverty in the Australian outback. Despite his difficult upbringing, Tom is determined to make a better life for himself and his family. He... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: tom Gerrard by Louis Becke

George Lewis Becke (or Louis Becke; 18 June 1855 - 18 February 1913) was an Australian Pacific trader, short story writer and novelist. In January 1892 Becke returned to Sydney and persuaded by Ernest Favenc and J. F. Archibald began to contribute stories to The Bulletin, the... Read Full Overview

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"Hallo young lady, what on earth are you doing here?" and Gerrard bent down over his horse's shoulder, and looked inquiringly into the face of a small and exceedingly ill-clad girl of about ten years of age. "Nothing, sir, I only came out for a walk, and to get some pippies."... Read Full Overview

"Hallo young lady, what on earth are you doing here?" and Gerrard bent down over his horse's shoulder, and looked inquiringly into the face of a small and exceedingly ill-clad girl of about ten years of age. "Nothing, sir, I only came out for a walk, and to get some pippies."... Read Full Overview

"Tom Gerrard" from George Lewis Becke. Australian pacific trader, short-story writer and novelist (1855-1913).