The Black Troopers, and other stories by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title The Black Troopers, and other stories
Note Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The Black Troopers -- Captain Stauncy's vow -- The forged will.
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "The Black Troopers and Other Stories" by Anonymous is a collection of narratives likely written in the mid-19th century. This book delves into the lives of individuals navigating the complex interactions between European settlers and the Aboriginal people of Australia, highlighting themes of conflict, survival, and cultural tension. The story's opening focuses on medical practitioner and narrator accompanying a transport of goods in the Australian bush, hinting at the challenges and dangers faced in this frontier environment. The beginning of "The Black Troopers and Other Stories" introduces us to the narrator, who has set off on a journey to a sheep station along the Lower Murray River. As the story unfolds, we meet Mr. Macfarlane, the overseer who enlists the narrator's help with a wounded Aboriginal man named Bobby Peel, revealing the ongoing conflict between Indigenous tribes and settlers. Tension escalates as the narrator learns of Bobby's notoriety among local settlers for his criminal exploits, making it clear that the story will explore themes of violence, survival, and the lawlessness of the frontier, with the potential for a deeper examination of culture and morality in this harsh territory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Christian fiction
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 61456
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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