Kaffir, Kangaroo, Klondike: Tales of the Gold Fields: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Kaffir, Kangaroo, Klondike: Tales of the Gold Fields: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Kaffir, Kangaroo, Klondike: Tales of the Gold Fields is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Leavitt, Thad. W. H. (Thaddeus William Henry) (?–1909).
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"Kaffir, Kangaroo, Klondike: Tales of the Gold Fields" by Thad. W. H. Leavitt is a collection of tales likely written in the late 19th century. The stories revolve around gold prospectors and adventurers, depicting their quests for fortune in treacherous and unfamiliar territories such as Australia and Canada. The opening tale introduces the main character, Henry Detmold, an English bank employee drawn to the allure of gold in the Australian outback, as he navigates the challenges of mining and explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and unexpected discoveries. The opening of the book sets the stage for Henry Detmold's adventurous journey after he decides to leave the comfort of his bank job in England to seek gold in Australia. Upon arriving in Coolgardie, he teams up with a young Australian named George Vail, and they embark deep into the desert in search of fortune. Their journey becomes perilous as they encounter hardships, including lack of water and dangerous encounters with natives. An intriguing twist arises when they discover a map leading to buried opals, which leads to both friends grappling with secrets and promises, highlighting the themes of trust and the moral dilemmas faced by men driven by greed and ambition.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Kaffir, Kangaroo, Klondike: Tales of the Gold Fields
- Author credits: Leavitt, Thad. W. H. (Thaddeus William Henry) (?–1909)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Gold mines and mining -- Fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Short Stories
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