Rolf Boldrewood
Thomas Alexander Browne was an Australian author who published many of his works under the pseudonym Rolf Boldrewood. He is best known for his 1882 bushranging novel Robbery Under Arms.
A Colonial Reformer, Vol. 1 (of 3)
A young reformer sails to Australia hoping to change society, but soon finds his ideals challenged by the realities of colonial life.
By Rolf Boldrewood
Shearing in the Riverina, New South Wales
In the late 19th century, amidst the vast landscapes of rural Australia, discover the trials and triumphs of hardworking individuals as they navigate the rigorous shearing season.
By Rolf Boldrewood
The Squatter's Dream: A Story of Australian Life
Amidst the backdrop of the Australian outback, a rancher wrestles with the decision to risk everything for a grander future.
By Rolf Boldrewood
A Colonial Reformer, Vol. 2 (of 3)
At a glamorous colonial ball, a man finds himself entangled in complicated relationships and cultural conflicts as he pursues a captivating woman.
By Rolf Boldrewood
Nevermore
A defiant son flees his family’s expectations and sails to Australia, hoping to strike it rich and forge his own destiny in the chaotic goldfields.
By Rolf Boldrewood
Old Melbourne Memories Second Edition, Revised
Witness the birth of a city and the struggles of a family forging a new life in a wild, hopeful land.
By Rolf Boldrewood
"War to the Knife;" or, Tangata Maori
A cultured Englishman flees his ancestral estate for the promise of a new life in colonial New Zealand, where he hopes to escape heartbreak, family obligations, and find his true self.
By Rolf Boldrewood
A Colonial Reformer, Vol. 3 (of 3)
In the Australian outback, a determined reformer battles harsh conditions and family tensions as he seeks to build a better life.
By Rolf Boldrewood
Plain Living: A Bush Idyll
In drought-stricken Australia, a family faces losing everything, forcing them to fight for their survival and the only life they've ever known.
By Rolf Boldrewood
The Last Chance: A Tale of the Golden West
Amidst the chaos of the gold rush, a magistrate risks everything on a miner's claim, gambling with fate in the hopes of striking it rich.
By Rolf Boldrewood
A Modern Buccaneer
A young man abandons his ordinary life to chase a life of adventure and peril on the high seas, where he will face treacherous characters.
By Rolf Boldrewood
In Bad Company, and other stories
An Australian shearer's life is thrown into chaos when union debates and clashing ideologies threaten his values and the bond with his devoted wife.
By Rolf Boldrewood
Robbery under Arms A Story of Life and Adventure in the Bush and in the Australian Goldfields
A young outlaw reflects on a life of crime and adventure in the Australian bush while awaiting his execution and the consequences of his choices.
By Rolf Boldrewood
The Crooked Stick; Or, Pollie's Probation
Amidst the dusty plains of colonial Australia, a young woman dreams of escaping her monotonous life, unaware that danger and romance are about to disrupt her quiet existence.
By Rolf Boldrewood
The Ghost Camp; or, the Avengers
In the unforgiving Australian wilderness, an Englishman chasing gold finds an unexpected ally and faces the perils of the untamed land.
By Rolf Boldrewood
Babes in the Bush
Stripped of their fortune, a family sets sail for the Australian outback, hoping for a new beginning as they confront challenges and embrace the uncertainties of a foreign frontier.
By Rolf Boldrewood