Blacks and Bushrangers: Adventures in Queensland

"Blacks and Bushrangers: Adventures in Queensland" by E. B. Kennedy is a tale set in late 19th-century Queensland, following the bold exploits of Mat Stanley, a young gipsy eager to escape to the Australian wilds, his brother Tim, and their loyal dog, Jumper. The story opens by introducing the intrepid Mat, whose dreams of a liberated life in Australia contrast with his brother Tim’s more reserved nature. Their voyage across the seas turns into a fight for survival when a run-in with a bushranger and an unfortunate shipwreck leaves them stranded on an island. Surviving the disaster, the brothers face the challenges of the wild in Queensland where they must learn to survive and interact with native tribes while dealing with the rugged landscape and dangerous inhabitants.