Ernest Favenc

Bunyips, boundary riders and bush-lurkers: just some of the horrors that populate these tales of the Antipodean uncanny. The Australian weird tradition may be a short one, but it’s as varied and rich as anything you’ll find in the Old World. Many of these tales – from the likes of Marcus Clarke, Sophie Osmond, Ernest Favenc and Mary Fortune – are written by strangers in a new land. Traditional European elements of the weird tale appear in new forms or are moulded afresh to a harsh new environment – the haunted house is no longer a rambling manor, but an abandoned shanty or rundown homestead; the ancient wood, the lair of evils and creatures from folklore, becomes the oppressively hot, fly-infested bush; and the windswept moor is the empty, endless Australian outback with its blood-read sands and emaciated myall trees. The anthology also includes Aboriginal voices, providing a very different take on the landscape and its horrors.

Embark on a journey through the untamed heart of the Australian outback with "The Explorers of Australia and their Life-work," a compelling historical account by Ernest Favenc. This meticulously reproduced edition chronicles the lives and daring expeditions of Australia's pioneering explorers. Delve into the challenges and triumphs of these intrepid individuals as they mapped uncharted territories and faced the harsh realities of the Australian landscape. More than just a record of geographical discovery, this book offers a biographical glimpse into the courage, resilience, and unwavering determination of those who shaped the nation's identity. A vital resource for anyone interested in Australian history, exploration, or biography, this volume captures the spirit of adventure and the enduring legacy of the men who dared to venture into the unknown. Discover the stories behind the map of Australia, and understand the life-work of its most remarkable explorers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Embark on a journey through the untamed heart of the Australian outback with "The Explorers of Australia and their Life-work," a compelling historical account by Ernest Favenc. This meticulously reproduced edition chronicles the lives and daring expeditions of Australia's pioneering explorers. Delve into the challenges and triumphs of these intrepid individuals as they mapped uncharted territories and faced the harsh realities of the Australian landscape. More than just a record of geographical discovery, this book offers a biographical glimpse into the courage, resilience, and unwavering determination of those who shaped the nation's identity. A vital resource for anyone interested in Australian history, exploration, or biography, this volume captures the spirit of adventure and the enduring legacy of the men who dared to venture into the unknown. Discover the stories behind the map of Australia, and understand the life-work of its most remarkable explorers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In 1630, young Diedrich Buys embarks on a journey of adventure, but his voyage aboard the Batavia takes a dark turn when the ship wrecks off the coast of Terra Australis. Stranded among mutineers, Diedrich witnesses horrifying brutality as survivors are slaughtered by Jerom Cornelis, the charismatic yet ruthless leader of the mutiny. Narrowly escaping execution, Diedrich and another survivor are marooned on the wild, uncharted Australian coast. With limited supplies and surrounded by mysterious natives, their only hope is survival in a land where danger lurks at every turn.

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