The Ghost Camp by Rolf Boldrewood
The Ghost Camp follows a weary traveler who encounters bushmen in a desolate land, leading to unexpected adventures filled with gold mining, cattle theft, and moral dilemmas that challenge his values and perceptions.
By Rolf Boldrewood · First published 1890 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Mystery · 12 chapters · 129,704 words
First lines
A WILD and desolate land; dreary, even savage, to the unaccustomed eye. Forest-clothed hills towering above the faint, narrow track leading eastward, along which a man had been leading a tired horse; he was now resting against a granite boulder. A dark, mist-enshrouded day, during which the continuous driving showers had soaked through an overcoat, now become so heavy that he carried it across his arm. A fairly heavy valise, above a pair of blankets, was strapped in front of his saddle.
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The Ghost Camp is listed on Textopian as a novel by Rolf Boldrewood, dated 1890 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Rolf Boldrewood
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Literary Fiction, Horror
- Length: 129,704 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 1,595 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot involves exploration and the challenges faced in a wilderness setting.
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical context, reflecting the era's social and cultural aspects.
- Mystery — The story contains elements of suspense and the unknown, particularly surrounding the ghost camp.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style emphasizes character development and thematic depth.
Tags
adventure · mystery · ghosts · camping · Australia · exploration · supernatural · suspense · folklore · nature · friendship · survival
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XII