Adventures Of A Colonist Or Godfrey Arabin The Settler

""Adventures Of A Colonist Or Godfrey Arabin The Settler"" is a book written by Thomas McCombie. The story follows the journey of Godfrey Arabin, a young man who leaves England to start a new life as a settler in the Australian colonies. The book details his struggles and adventures as he navigates the challenges of colonial life, including harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain, and conflicts with the Indigenous people. Throughout the book, Godfrey faces various trials and tribulations, including a shipwreck, a dangerous encounter with bushrangers, and a struggle to survive in the wilderness. Despite these challenges, Godfrey remains determined to succeed and build a new life for himself in the colonies. The book provides a fascinating insight into the early days of colonial Australia and the experiences of those who sought to make a new life in this unfamiliar land. It is a compelling and engaging read that is sure to captivate readers with an interest in history, adventure, and exploration.In his humble sleeping-room Arabin lived in a fictitious world; from the occasional neglect of his studies, he was regarded by his teachers as a boy of slender abilities; nay, he often feigned bad health to escape the irksome restraints of a public school. At certain periods, however, the meanness of such conduct would break upon his mind.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.