Under the Southern Cross

By Elizabeth Robins

Book Overview

""Under The Southern Cross"" is a novel written by Elizabeth Robins and published in 1907. The story takes place in Australia and follows the life of a young woman named Mary O'Neill, who is forced to leave her home in England to start a new life in the unfamiliar and rugged terrain of Australia. Mary's journey is one of self-discovery and adventure as she navigates the challenges of living in a new country and falls in love with an Australian man named David Grieve. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and the clash of cultures between England and Australia. Robins' writing is praised for its vivid descriptions of the Australian landscape and its portrayal of the struggles faced by women in the early 1900s. ""Under The Southern Cross"" is a timeless classic that offers readers a glimpse into the beauty and complexity of life in Australia during this period.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: 116397241X
• ISBN13: 9781163972410
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"