A Sydney-Side Saxon
Sydney-Side Saxon is a novel by Rolf Boldrewood, first published in 1894. It is set in the late 19th century in Sydney, Australia, and follows the story of a young Englishman, John Saxon, who has come to Australia to make his fortune. Saxon is determined to make his mark in the new world, but finds himself in a strange and unfamiliar place. He soon discovers that the city is full of opportunities, but also of dangers. He must learn to navigate the city’s social and economic landscape, and to make the right connections in order to succeed. Saxon’s journey is full of adventure and romance, as he meets a variety of characters, from the wealthy and powerful to the poor and downtrodden. He also discovers the harsh realities of life in the city, and the struggles of the working class. Ultimately, Saxon must decide whether to stay in Australia and make a life for himself, or to return to England and the life he left behind. The novel is a vivid portrait of life in Sydney at the turn of the century, and a compelling story of ambition, courage, and determination.
By Rolf Boldrewood · First published 1888 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 12 chapters · 45,136 words
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ABOUT the first thing I can call to mind rightly, I was living with father and mother in a bit of a cottage in the village of Applegate, near Westerham, in Kent, not far from the Sussex border, where the river Darent rises. Sister Jane was there too. There had been ten of us, but only me and she were left.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Rolf Boldrewood
- Date: 1888 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 45,136 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 727 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in colonial Australia and follows the story of a Saxon immigrant, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Adventure — The book follows the protagonist's journey as he navigates the new world of colonial Australia, making it an adventure novel.
- Romance — The book follows the protagonist's romantic relationships with various characters, making it a romance novel.
- Mystery — The book follows the protagonist's attempts to uncover the truth about his past, making it a mystery novel.
Tags
Australia · Sydney · 19th century · historical fiction · colonialism · immigration · identity · class struggle · adventure · romance · cultural clash · settlement
Contents
- Chapter 1: Job Claythorpe, of Applegate, Ploughman
- Chapter 2: Jesse Claythorpe, Crowboy
- Chapter 3: Mr. Buffray, of Bandra, N. S. Wales
- Chapter 4: At Sea for the First Time
- Chapter 5: Mr. J. Roper, of Yugildah
- Chapter 6: Mr. Burdock, of Wallanbah
- Chapter 7: Miss Possie Barker, of Boree
- Chapter 8: Cooramen and the Wg's
- Chapter 9: Jack Leighton, Swagman
- Chapter 10: More of Jack Leighton
- Chapter 11: Mr. Dorsett, of Westburn
- Chapter 12: The Fatal Leap