From Billabong to London: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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From Billabong to London is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Bruce, Mary Grant (1878–1958).
Catalogue synopsis
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"From Billabong to London" by Mary Grant Bruce is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Linton family, especially focusing on young Jim and his sister Norah, as they navigate life at their rural Australian homestead, Billabong, amidst the backdrop of World War I. Themes of adventure, growth, and the challenges brought by the war are expected to unfold throughout the narrative as the characters prepare for a significant transition. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the idyllic homestead of Billabong, with its sprawling gardens and welcoming atmosphere, setting up the peaceful life the characters lead before the impending upheavals of war. We meet the central figures, including David Linton, the nurturing father; Jim, who is grappling with the desire to enlist; and Norah, who not only cares for the home and animals but is also eager to partake in the upcoming journey to England with her father and brother. The relationships and daily activities at Billabong are depicted in a lively manner, hinting at a mixture of both excitement and apprehension as the family braves the uncertainties of the world beyond their home.
Book and edition facts
- Title: From Billabong to London
- Author credits: Bruce, Mary Grant (1878–1958)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories, Australian
- Australia -- Juvenile fiction
- Country life -- Australia -- Juvenile fiction
- Families -- Juvenile fiction
- Ocean travel -- Juvenile fiction
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
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