The Call of the Southern Cross, A Romance of Aus

Name: The Call of the Southern Cross, A Romance of Australia
Author: John Sandes

The Call of the Southern Cross is a romantic novel set in Australia in the late 19th century. It follows the story of two young lovers, Jack and Mary, who are separated by the harsh realities of life in the Australian outback. Jack is a young man from a wealthy family who has been sent to work on a sheep station in the outback. Mary is a young woman from a poor family who has been sent to work as a governess in the same area. Despite their differences, the two fall in love and must overcome the obstacles of class, family, and society in order to be together. Along the way, they must also face the dangers of the outback, including bushfires, floods, and wild animals. In the end, they must decide if their love is strong enough to survive the harshness of the Australian outback.

By John Sandes · First published 1914 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 18 chapters · 46,698 words

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If that energetic young ensign, Tom Brisbane, of His Majesty's 38th Regiment of Foot, had not been quartered in Galway in 1790, and had not shouted a ringing 'hooray' when a long-nosed young officer on a raking bay mare flew over a formidable stone wall that had pounded most of the field, Sydney Verner would not have been born at Parramatta a good many years later and this veracious chronicle of his strange experiences would never have been written. That is at least as certain as anything can be in this uncertain world.

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Work type: Novel
Author: John Sandes
Date: 1914 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy
Length: 46,698 words
Structure: 18 chapters, 804 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Romance — The title of the book includes the word 'Romance', indicating that this is the primary genre of the book.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in Australia, and is likely to include historical elements and references to the country's past.
Adventure — The title of the book includes the phrase 'Call of the Southern Cross', which suggests an adventurous journey.
Fantasy — The title of the book includes the phrase 'Southern Cross', which could suggest a fantastical element to the story.