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The Kangaroo Hunters; Or, Adventures in the Bush
by active 19th century Anne Bowman
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45 totalTHE KANGAROO HUNTERS; - OR, - ADVENTURES IN THE BUSH. - By ANNE BOWMAN, - AUTHOR OF "ESPERANZA," "THE CASTAWAYS," "THE YOUNG EXILES," ETC., ETC.
PREFACE.
THE KANGAROO HUNTERS.
CHAPTER I. - The Rector and the Soldier.—The Mayburn Family.—A Mission to India.—The Orphans of Wendon.—Ruth the Unlucky.—Jack's Project.—The Addition to the Mayburn Establishment.
CHAPTER II. - Departure from Wendon.—Embarkation in the Amoor.—Ruth's Adventures in London.—The Deverell Family.—The Pleasures of the Voyage.—Tropical Wonders.—The Flying-fish.—The Stormy Petrel.—The Albatross.—Deverell's Plans.—The Indian Ocean.—A Storm.
CHAPTER III. - Melbourne.—The Squatters.—The Two Convicts.—A Painful Separation.—The Golden Fairy.—Ruth's Misfortunes.—A Nocturnal Alarm.—Ruth's Confession.—The Ship on Fire.
CHAPTER IV. - Insubordination of the Sailors.—Rapid Progress of the Fire.—The Boats lowered.—Ruth's Prize.—A Man saved.—Black Peter.—The Adventure of a Reprobate Crew.—A Dangerous Comrade.
CHAPTER V. - Afloat on an Unknown Sea.—The insubordinate Sailor.—The Coral Reefs.—An Island in view.—The Perilous Landing.—Peter's Rebellion.—The First Night on Shore.—Ruth among the Crockery.—A valuable Prize.—The March from the First Encampment.
CHAPTER VI. - A Pleasant Resting-place.—The Turtle.—A Knavish Trick.—Destitution.—An Exploring Expedition.—Lake Scenery.—A Wrecked Vessel.—Strange Footsteps.—A Prudent Retreat.—Return of the Explorers.
CHAPTER VII. - The Results of the Expedition.—The Long Vacation.—Removed from the Landing-place.—Birds and their Nests.—Fishing.—Tapping a Cask of Potatoes.—Tent-making.—The Shell Spades.—Digging a Tank.—A Grand Attempt at Boat-building.
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A weary rector, haunted by the loss of his wife, confides his despair to a stout army captain who urges him back into service, not just for duty but for the healing power of action. Their exchange, full of gentle moral counsel, sets the stage for a journey that will pull the clergyman from the solitude of his study into the wide‑open wilderness of a far‑off land. Together they resolve to leave the comforts of England for a venture that promises both physical challenge and spiritual renewal.
In the untamed Australian bush they join a rugged party of kangaroo hunters, each driven by his own hopes and fears. Through harsh terrain, unpredictable weather, and encounters with native wildlife, the rector discovers a new kind of ministry—teaching resilience, generosity, and wonder to the rough‑hewn companions he travels with. Their shared trials begin to stitch together a fellowship that may yet mend a broken heart and forge a brighter future for all involved.
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Release date
2013-08-14
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Public domain in the USA.
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active 19th century Anne Bowman
A Victorian writer for young readers, she turned exploration and survival into lively adventure tales set in places like Africa, Australia, and the far North. Her books reflect the 19th century appetite for travel, danger, and moral courage.
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