Australian Bush Classics

Author : J. David Hennessey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781331227434
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (274 download)

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Download or read book An Australian Bush Track (Classic Reprint) written by J. David Hennessey and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-12 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from An Australian Bush Track "Mr. J. D. Hennessey, already favourably known to the reading public by his first work of fiction, 'The Dis-Honourable, ' to the conspicuous merit of which attention was called in these columns at the time of its appearance, has just produced a second novel of great ability, under the title 'Wynnum.' . . .We cordially recommend the story for general perusal." Daily Telegraph. "Mr. Hennessey has given us here a tale of the romantic kind. What does the reader say to a treasure coming down from the Great Plague year, found in a furniture shop, and finding its way into the hands of the owner's lineal descendant, who is half-sister to a villainous moneylender? And there are more marvels than these, strange workings of poetical justice, and so forth. 'Wynnum' is a very readable book." - The Spectator. " 'Wynnum' is well told. and possessing an imaginative view that should help its author to do still better work." - The Standard. "Those who are attracted by plenty of incident may find interest in the adventures which the hero - the son of a second-hand furniture dealer - is involved in by the discovery in the old house, which his father has deserted on his retreat to Australia from his creditors, of a collection of pictures and a mysterious chest of jewels." The Athenaeum. "In his new story, 'Wynnum, ' Mr. Hennessey has forsaken his familiar Australian trail, and has laid his plot in London. Wherever he may place his scenes, we are sure with him to get an exciting story. He is fond of invoking the powers of nature. In 'The Dis-Honourable' a terrific flood played a large part in working out the destiny of the hero; in 'Wynnum' not only the minor aid of a fire is called in, but the Great Plague of London is impressed into the author's service. - The Literary World. "It might almost seem as if the resources of fiction with regard to hidden treasure must be exhausted, but readers of 'Wynnum, ' by J.D. Hennessey, will find that ingenuity may yet be rewarded. Treasures concealed behind ancient pictures and tapestry are common enough, but jewels enwrapped and guarded by plague-infected garments are a novelty. What tragic and beneficent results accompany the treasure trove may be pleasantly learnt from the story itself." - Manchester Guardian. "The book is well written, and the incident is skilfully woven together. The interest is sustained throughout, and the writer understands the secret of suppressing his own personality." - Glasgow Herald. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.