From Chart House to Bush Hut by C. W. Bryde
"From Chart House to Bush Hut" by C. W. Bryde is a memoir detailing the author’s seven transformative years spent in the Queensland bush, written in the early 20th century. The narrative shares his transition from a sailor enduring the grueling routines of maritime life to a landholder grappling with the challenges of rural living. The book reflects on themes of perseverance, the trials of pioneering, and a deep appreciation for theAustralian landscape, as Bryde recounts his experiences and insights into bush life. The opening of the memoir introduces the reader to Bryde's life at sea, vividly describing a particularly monotonous coal run between Newcastle and Valparaiso. Through detailed observations, he paints a picture of the relentless life on a ship, battling both the physical demands of maritime work and the psychological toll of isolation. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that Bryde longs for a break from the sea's drudgery, culminating in his decision to settle in Australia, where he envisions a new life filled with promise amidst the scrublands. His first chapters set a tone of longing for freedom and adventure while hinting at the trials that await him in his pursuit of a new beginning in the bush. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bryde, C. W. |
|---|---|
| Title | From Chart House to Bush Hut Being the Record of a Sailor's 7 Years in the Queensland Bush |
| Alternate Title | From Chart House to Bush Hut Being the Record of a Sailor's Seven Years in the Queensland Bush |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Nick Wall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Australia -- Queensland -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36340 |
| Release Date | Jun 6, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 106 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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