First in the Field: A Story of New South Wales: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
First in the Field: A Story of New South Wales: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
First in the Field: A Story of New South Wales is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Fenn, George Manville (1831–1909).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"First in the Field: A Story of New South Wales" by George Manville Fenn is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around Nic Braydon, a young boy who travels from England to Australia to join his father, a sheep and cattle station owner. Set against the backdrop of early colonial life, the narrative explores themes of bravery, personal growth, and the realities of life on the frontier, while also delving into Nic's interactions with convicts and settlers. The opening of the novel introduces us to Nic Braydon, who, after spending years in a boarding school in England, is excitedly brought to Australia aboard the Northumbrian. Upon arrival, he meets Lady O'Hara, who is friendly and supportive, and along with her guidance, Nic grapples with his concerns about convicts and the harsh realities of life in a new land. The initial chapters reveal personal conflicts at school, hinting at the challenges Nic will face due to his father's convict history and the society's perception in Australia. The narrative establishes a foundation for Nic's journey into adulthood, as he prepares to navigate a complex world shaped by freedom, opportunity, and the remnants of penal pasts.
Book and edition facts
- Title: First in the Field: A Story of New South Wales
- Author credits: Fenn, George Manville (1831–1909)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- Australia -- Juvenile fiction
- Colonists -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Farm life -- Juvenile fiction
- New South Wales -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Historical 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
