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Australia Felix

1917

Henry Handel Richardson

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Australia Felix

Henry Handel Richardson

1917

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Published in 1917, 'Australia Felix' by Henry Handel Richardson is the first novel in the trilogy 'The Fortunes of Richard Mahoney.' Set during the Ballarat Gold Rush in 19th-century Australia, it follows the life of Long Jim, a disillusioned digger reflecting on his past and the harsh realities of gold mining. The novel explores themes of ambition, dissatisfaction, and the interplay of personal and political unrest in colonial life, highlighting the struggles and dreams of those seeking fortune in a challenging environment.

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A historical novel written during the late 19th century. The book depicts the lives of gold diggers in Australia, partic...

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Australia Felix (Latin for "fortunate Australia" or "happy Australia") was an early name given by Thomas Mitchell to lus...

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The first in Henry Handel Richardson's trilogy, The Fortunes of Richard Mahoney.(From the book blurb)Mahoney's personal...

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