Colonial Born: A Tale of the Queensland bush: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Colonial Born: A Tale of the Queensland bush: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Colonial Born: A Tale of the Queensland bush is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Scott, G. Firth (?–1935).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Colonial Born: A Tale of the Queensland Bush" by G. Firth Scott is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of Taylor, a hardworking bushman living on his selection known as Taylor's Flat, and his experiences in the Queensland outback. The narrative explores themes of isolation, marriage, the struggles of adapting to family life, and the impact of gold rush fever on the community. The opening of the novel sets the scene at Taylor's Flat, where the protagonist lives a solitary life until he unexpectedly marries a fresh-faced immigrant girl, introducing a new dynamic to his simple existence. As Taylor grapples with the challenges of marriage and the loneliness that creeps back into his life, the arrival of their child brings both joy and sorrow. The narrative highlights Taylor's initial contentment, followed by unrest in his domestic life as his wife struggles to adapt to their isolation. It hints at broader themes of community and change, particularly as new characters are introduced who will inevitably intertwine with their lives, indicating potential conflicts and developments in the unfolding story.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Colonial Born: A Tale of the Queensland bush
- Author credits: Scott, G. Firth (?–1935)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Australia -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Australia
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
