Shouting for a Camel
"Shouting for a Camel" is a novel written by Andrew Barton Paterson, first published in 1907. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Jack, who travels to Australia's outback in search of his missing uncle. Along the way, he encounters various characters, including a mysterious woman known only as "The Lady," and a group of Aboriginal people who help him on his quest. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the Australian landscape and its exploration of themes such as identity, family, and the clash between cultures.
By Andrew Barton Paterson · First published 1907 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 457 words
First lines
It was over at Coolgardie that a mining speculator, Who was going down the township just to make a bit o' chink, Went off to hire a camel from a camel propagator, And the Afghan said he'd lend it if he'd stand the beast a drink. Yes, the only price he asked him was to stand the beast a drink. He was cheap, very cheap, as the dromedaries go.
So the mining speculator made the bargain, proudly thinking He had bested old Mahomet, he had done him in the eye. Then he clambered on the camel, and the while the beast was drinking He explained with satisfaction to the miners standing by That 'twas cheap, very cheap, as the dromedaries go.
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Shouting for a Camel is listed on Textopian as a short story by Andrew Barton Paterson, dated 1907 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
- Date: 1907 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Historical Fiction
- Length: 457 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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Genres
- Fiction — Andrew Barton Paterson typically wrote fictional stories
- Adventure — Considering Paterson's other works, adventurous themes are common
- Historical Fiction — Paterson often included historical context in his stories
Tags
Australian literature · poetry · colonialism · travel writing · adventure · exploration · nature · wildlife · desert · Arabian culture · middle east · exotic