The 'Lady Macquarie', a Story of a Very Curious

Name: The 'Lady Macquarie', a Story of a Very Curious Cruise
Author: John Arthur Barry

The Lady Macquarie is a story of a very curious cruise. It follows the adventures of a group of passengers and crew aboard the Lady Macquarie, a luxury cruise liner. The passengers and crew are a diverse group, from a wealthy businessman to a young couple on their honeymoon. As the cruise progresses, the passengers and crew find themselves in a variety of strange and dangerous situations. From a mysterious stowaway to a mysterious island, the Lady Macquarie and her passengers and crew must face the unknown and find a way to survive. Along the way, they must confront their own fears and prejudices, and learn to work together in order to survive. In the end, the passengers and crew of the Lady Macquarie must rely on each other to make it back to safety.

By John Arthur Barry · First published 1902 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 4 chapters · 8,052 words

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-"I say, boys, " exclaimed Mowbray, looking up from his newspaper, "we ought to have a try for this new rush up there in the North-West. Listen: 'One man in two days won thirty ounces of almost pure gold obtained at the bottom of a shaft twenty feet deep in moderately easy sinking. As yet there are very few diggers on the field, but as steamers are being put on from the southern colonies. um. um. Men are warned against. (oh, yes, of course) . . Bids fair to be the biggest alluvial find seen in Australia for many years. King's Sound is the nearest point to make for by water to the new field, which is situated at the foot of the Leopold Ranges in the Kimberley District of Western Australia.'

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Work type: Novella
Author: John Arthur Barry
Date: 1902 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance
Length: 8,052 words
Structure: 4 chapters, 242 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The title of the book references Lady Macquarie, a historical figure, and the plot of the book is likely to involve elements of history.
Adventure — The title of the book references a 'curious cruise', suggesting that the plot of the book will involve an adventurous journey.
Romance — Cruises are often associated with romantic stories, and the title of the book suggests that the plot may involve a romantic element.