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The Switherby Pilgrims
Product Code: 9781883937997
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A Tale of the Australian Bush.
Miss Arabella Braithewaite of Switherby knows there is no future for the ten orphans a remarkable mix of genteel and working class children she has gathered together in these years of England's grim factory growth in the early 1820s. Her plan, quite outrageous in the eyes of most, is to take the children to Australia to take up a land grant. Thus, one day the townsfolk gather to watch a line of departing pilgrims led by the fearless Missabella. On a new continent, and after a daunting ocean voyage, the challenges begin. To the orphans it becomes a life-giving adventure, even when serious unexpected threats must be overcome. Australian author Eleanor Spence, writing with keen personal insight, sketches each child and adult's engagement with the new land and its people and with one another. From their courage we glimpse the futures of this unlikely band beginning to emerge with hope and personal dignity.
"There is warmth and humanity in all [Eleanor Spence's] writing. Her chief characters are sturdily independent, direct in thought and speech, concerned for others, confident but not overly so. They have values which are never flaunted and they grow and develop along with the stories." H. M. Saxby, A History of Australian Literature
Softcover, 195 pages, ages 10-up.
Miss Arabella Braithewaite of Switherby knows there is no future for the ten orphans a remarkable mix of genteel and working class children she has gathered together in these years of England's grim factory growth in the early 1820s. Her plan, quite outrageous in the eyes of most, is to take the children to Australia to take up a land grant. Thus, one day the townsfolk gather to watch a line of departing pilgrims led by the fearless Missabella. On a new continent, and after a daunting ocean voyage, the challenges begin. To the orphans it becomes a life-giving adventure, even when serious unexpected threats must be overcome. Australian author Eleanor Spence, writing with keen personal insight, sketches each child and adult's engagement with the new land and its people and with one another. From their courage we glimpse the futures of this unlikely band beginning to emerge with hope and personal dignity.
"There is warmth and humanity in all [Eleanor Spence's] writing. Her chief characters are sturdily independent, direct in thought and speech, concerned for others, confident but not overly so. They have values which are never flaunted and they grow and develop along with the stories." H. M. Saxby, A History of Australian Literature
Softcover, 195 pages, ages 10-up.
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Cecilia | June 3rd, 2015
A young English lady moves her ten orphan charges to Australia where they carve out a new life for themselves in the austere bush country. Very Interesting. For ages 10 and up.
