Just a girl by Charles Garvice
"Just a Girl" by Charles Garvice is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds primarily in the rough and rowdy setting of a gold mining camp in Australia, focusing on the life of Esmeralda, a young girl who is raised by the camp's miners after being found orphaned. This tale explores themes of identity, belonging, and the challenges of transitioning from a carefree life to one defined bywealth and societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the chaotic environment of the Eldorado Saloon, where a rowdy crowd of miners ignites a brawl fueled by the oppressive heat and the search for excitement. In the midst of this turbulence, an unexpected arrival shifts the focus: an old postman walks in carrying a bundle that reveals a sleeping child, a foundling whom the camp's rough patrons come to cherish. Esmeralda's character is introduced as she grows up in this unconventional setting, watched over by the jaded yet tender-hearted gambler Varley Howard, who inadvertently becomes her guardian. As the story progresses, Esmeralda learns about her past and her new identity as an heiress, leading to tensions between her old life in the camp and expectations for her future. The narrative is rich with colorful characters and social dynamics, setting the stage for Esmeralda's development and the inevitable challenges she will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Garvice, Charles, 1850-1920 |
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| Title | Just a girl |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57166 |
| Release Date | May 15, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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