In Quest of Gold; Or, Under the Whanga Falls: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
In Quest of Gold; Or, Under the Whanga Falls: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
In Quest of Gold; Or, Under the Whanga Falls is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for St. Johnston, Alfred (?–1891).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"In Quest of Gold; Or, Under the Whanga Falls" by Alfred St. Johnston is a historical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Alec and George Law, two brothers living on a sheep station in Queensland, Australia, who are drawn into a perilous quest for gold to save their family's home after falling into debt. As they embark on their journey into the wild and rugged landscape, they encounter numerous challenges and adventures that test their resilience and bravery. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the brothers as they grapple with their family's dire financial situation and their impending loss of their beloved homestead, Wandaroo. After discovering the possibility of finding gold in the nearby mountains, enthusiasm builds as they decide to pursue this risky adventure together, accompanied by local Indigenous guides. The narrative quickly shifts to a harrowing moment when they realize they have been betrayed by one of their guides, Prince Tom, leading to a fierce confrontation with hostile natives. This early portion of the story establishes the themes of brotherhood, survival, and the yearning for fortune, setting the stage for the trials they will face as they delve deeper into the wilderness.
Book and edition facts
- Title: In Quest of Gold; Or, Under the Whanga Falls
- Author credits: St. Johnston, Alfred (?–1891)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Australia -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Historical Novels
- 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
