The Battle of Mordialloc by Samuel Mullen
The Battle of Mordialloc is a gripping historical novel set in the early days of the Australian gold rush. It tells the story of a group of settlers who are determined to make a new life for themselves in the wilds of Victoria. The settlers are led by the charismatic and determined Captain William Mordialloc, who is determined to make a success of his new venture. But the settlers soon find themselves in a desperate struggle for survival against the harsh environment, hostile natives, and a ruthless gang of bushrangers. The settlers must fight for their lives and their freedom, and the battle for Mordialloc will be a fight to the death. With courage and determination, the settlers must battle against all odds to survive and make a new life for themselves in the wilds of Victoria. The Battle of Mordialloc is a thrilling and exciting story of courage and determination in the face of adversity. It is a story of hope and survival in the face of overwhelming odds.
By Samuel Mullen · First published 1888 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, War · 2 chapters · 11,239 words
First lines
Towards the close of the year 1896, when Great Britain--bent on recovering her lost Australian colonies--despatched a powerful expedition with that object in view, H.M. troopship Euphrates was employed to convey a large complement of the forces.
I had just been appointed first lieutenant of the same.
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title of the book suggests that it is set in a specific historical period and involves a battle, which is a common element of historical fiction.
- Adventure — The title of the book suggests that it involves a battle, which is a common element of adventure stories.
- War — The title of the book suggests that it involves a battle, which is a common element of war stories.
- Romance — Romance is a common element of many stories, and may be present in this book, though it is not suggested by the title.
Tags
How We Lost Australia · advance · attack · australian · battalion · chinese · colonies · country · day · distance · enemy · enemy's
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- Work type: Historical account
- Author: Samuel Mullen
- Date: 1888 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, War, Romance
- Length: 11,239 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 208 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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