Deadman’s (1898)

Deadman’s (1898)

Mary Gaunt

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120275424
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Deadman’s is a novel written by Mary Gaunt and published in 1898. The story takes place in the Australian outback and follows the journey of a group of gold miners who are seeking their fortune. The main character, Jim, is a young man who has left his home in England to start a new life in Australia. He quickly becomes involved in the dangerous and often violent world of gold mining, where rivalries and greed can lead to deadly consequences. Along the way, Jim meets a variety of colorful characters, including an eccentric old prospector, a tough and resourceful woman named Mary, and a mysterious stranger who seems to be following them. As the group struggles to survive in the harsh and unforgiving landscape, they are forced to confront their own fears and weaknesses. Deadman’s is a gripping tale of adventure, danger, and survival, set against the backdrop of the rugged Australian wilderness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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