G Firth Scott

The rider of Waroona explores the life of a wealthy and an irascible landowner in Australia who harbors deep resentment toward women due to a past betrayal involving love and revenge. The story weaves together themes of vengeance, human emotion, and the effects of isolation within the harsh Australian outback. The opening introduces the landowner traveling to the bank in his old buggy, revealing his eccentric personality and a history marked by heartbreak caused by a vanished lover and her companion. This betrayal has left him bitter and wealthy, but distrustful of women and those associated with them, which influences strict policies on his properties. As the narrative progresses, tensions rise with a woman seeking to purchase his estate, adding complexity to his already troubled life. The story sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of past wounds, current conflicts, and the intricate relationships within the close-knit community surrounding him.

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"Colonial Born," written by G. Firth Scott, offers readers with an enthralling look at colonial life and social dynamics in nineteenth-century Australia. The book, which was published in the early twentieth century, recounts the lives and struggles of its characters, examining the challenges faced by people born in Australian colonies as they navigate their identities and relationships. "Colonial Born" digs into the intricacies of cultural identity, social distinctions, and the battle between tradition and modernity against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. The author deftly ties the lives of numerous characters together, putting light on their hopes, wants, and struggles in the context of a developing nation. The novel depicts Australian landscapes, culture, and ideals during a pivotal moment in the country's history.

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Title: The Track of Midnight. A tale.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Scott, G. Firth; 1897. viii. 319 p.; 8 . 012625.e.11.