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A stormy boyhood in England leads a young lad to the Australian frontier, where he secures a position as an officer in the mounted police. Over several years of active service, he confronts both bush‑rangers and interactions with local natives. His dedication earns him a promotion to captaincy. After his frontier career, he establishes a peaceful life as a squatter, concluding his journey from restless youth to settled adulthood.
First publish date: 1880
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: G. A. Henty
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