"The Secret of the Australian Desert" by Ernest Favenc is an adventure story that unfolds in the late 1800s, centered around the enduring mystery of explorer Ludwig Leichhardt's vanishing act in the Australian outback. The plot follows Morton, his cousin Charlie, and their pal Brown as they sit on a porch, discussing the legend of a burning mountain and embark on a journey into the unknown to discover what happened to him. As they gear up for their trek into a rugged, unforgiving environment, the narrative highlights their growing camaraderie, hopes, and fears. Hints of the mystical and ominous foreshadow an epic journey filled with treacherous terrain and unforeseen challenges.
The secret of the Australian desert
By Ernest Favenc
Fueled by legend and the enigma of vanished explorers, a group ventures into the heart of the Australian desert, confronting both natural perils and supernatural mysteries.
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About the AuthorErnest Favenc was an explorer of Australia, a journalist, author of verse, novels and short stories, and an historian.
Ernest Favenc was an explorer of Australia, a journalist, author of verse, novels and short stories, and an historian.
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