The Young Berringtons: The Boy Explorers by William Henry Giles Kingston

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Author Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Title The Young Berringtons: The Boy Explorers
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Young Berringtons: The Boy Explorers" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the Berrington family, who face various challenges as they adapt to life in Australia after relocating from England. The main characters include the young Berrington boys, Harry and Paul, as they embark on adventures and confront local challenges, including interactions with indigenous inhabitants and the struggles of rural life. The opening of the book introduces the Berrington family, highlighting their transition from a privileged life in London to a challenging new existence in Australia. As they settle on a family station, they face immediate issues, like threats from local mobs and the destructive effects of storms. The narrative sets the stage for their explorations as well as interactions among family members, establishing the dynamics of their relationships and the adjustments they must make in their new environment. As Harry and Paul prepare for their cousins’ arrival from England, the tone indicates a blend of adventure, humor, and the trials of young adolescence intertwined with their new colonial life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Australia -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Australia -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 25524
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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