Nevermore

Name: Nevermore
Author: Rolf Boldrewood

By Rolf Boldrewood

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A young man, estranged after a bitter clash with his father, departs his Cornish home and ventures to Australian goldfields, where he confronts the hardships of camp life, legal skirmishes over licenses, and the work of pegging claims. He forms loose alliances with fellow miners, endures physical toil and scarce comforts, and tests his resolve amid hopes of striking wealth. The narrative moves between inherited family pride and frontier experience, presenting practical scenes of prospecting while examining exile, perseverance, rough social codes of the diggings, and the pull of obligation toward kin.

About the Author

Rolf Boldrewood

Rolf Boldrewood was an Australian author known for his vivid depictions of colonial life and the Australian bush. His most notable work, "Robbery under Arms," is a classic adventure novel that explores themes of crime and morality in the context of the Australian goldfields. Boldrewood's writing often reflects his experiences as a pastoralist and his keen observations of society, making significant contributions to the literary heritage of Australia. In addition to his fiction, he wrote essays and stories that capture the spirit of the era, such as "Old Melbourne Memories" and "A Colonial Reformer." His works remain influential in understanding Australia's cultural and historical landscape.