In Bad Company, and other stories by Rolf Boldrewood

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Author Boldrewood, Rolf, 1826-1915
Title In Bad Company, and other stories
Note Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents In bad company -- Morgan the bushranger -- How I became a butcher -- Moonlighting on the Macquarie -- An Australian roughriding contest -- The mailman's yarn -- Dear Dermot -- The story of an old log-book -- A kangaroo shoot -- Five men's lives for one horse -- Reedy Lake Station -- A forgotten tragedy -- The horse you don't see now -- How I began to write -- A mountain forest -- The free selector: a comedietta -- Bush hospitality -- Lapsed gentlefolk -- Shearing in Riverina, New South Wales -- Ancient Sydney -- After long years -- In the droving days -- The Australian native-born type -- My school days -- Sydney fifty years ago -- Old time thoroughbreds -- The First Port Fairy Hunt -- Bendemeer -- Sport in Australia -- Old stock-riders -- Mount Macedon -- Walks abroad -- A dry time -- Australian collies -- In the bloom of the year -- Fallen among thieves -- A transformation scene -- In bushranging days.
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Summary "In Bad Company, and Other Stories" by Rolf Boldrewood is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and culture of Australia during its formative years, showcasing the experiences and challenges faced by its characters. The primary narrative focuses on Bill Hardwick, a hardworking Australian shearer, whose life takes a turn as he grapples with societal changes and labor union debates, alongside his devoted wife, Jenny. The opening portion introduces Bill Hardwick as a quintessential Australian character, embodying strength, skill, and an unwavering work ethic. As he prepares for the shearing season, he reflects on his home life and aspirations for prosperity, with a backdrop of a struggling neighbor’s plight. Complications arise following the arrival of Janus Stoate, whose radical socialist views clash with Jenny’s more traditional beliefs towards work and community. Tension builds as Bill is drawn into the contentious political landscape among shearers and employers, foreshadowing conflicts that will challenge his values and relationships. This richly layered narrative sets the stage for exploration of themes such as labor rights, familial loyalty, and the balance between personal ambition and communal responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Australia -- Fiction
Subject Short stories, Australian
Subject Australian essays
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EBook-No. 51314
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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