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The Switherby Pilgrims: A Tale of the Australian Bush

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Book Description
Eleanor Spence Miss Arabella Braithewaite of Switherby knows there is no future for the ten orphans she has gathered together in these years of England's grim factory growth in the early 1820s. Her plan, quite outrageous in the eyes of most, is to take the children to Australia to take up a land grant. On a new continent, and after a daunting ocean voyage, the challenges begin. To the orphans it b... More
Book Information
PublisherBethlehem Books
BindingPaperback (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages195
ISBN-10188393799X
ISBN-13978-1883937997
Publication Date05/26/2006
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About Eleanor Spence (Author) : Eleanor Spence is a published author of young adult books. Published credits of Eleanor Spence include The Switherby Pilgrims: A Tale of the Australian Bush (Living History Library) and Me and Jeshua ... more
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