Australian Search Party

"Australian Search Party" by Charles H. Eden is an adventure story showing a difficult mission to locate a missing ship's crew after a terrible cyclone hit Queensland, Australia. The story begins with the aftermath of the destructive cyclone, which caused the schooner "Eva" and its crew to disappear. The expedition, starting from Cardwell, explores dangerous and unknown lands inhabited by Indigenous tribes. The writer paints a clear picture of the tough environment, like Hinchinbrook Island and its waters, and presents a group of characters, including volunteers and locals who assist in the search. Also shared are encounters with wild animals, like crocodiles and dugongs, and interactions with the Indigenous people of Australia, mixing adventure, suspense, and the spirit of exploration in the wild Australian outback of the 1800s.