A Sydney Side Saxon (1891) - Rolf Boldrewood - Bog

""A Sydney Side Saxon"" is a novel written by Rolf Boldrewood and first published in 1891. The story is set in Sydney, Australia, during the late 19th century and follows the life of the protagonist, Jack Oakhurst, a young man of English heritage who is trying to make a name for himself in the bustling city. The novel explores themes of class, identity, and ambition as Jack navigates his way through the social hierarchy of Sydney, encountering characters from various walks of life along the way. He falls in love with a beautiful and ambitious woman named Esmeralda, but their relationship is complicated by their differing backgrounds and aspirations. As Jack strives to succeed in his chosen profession, he also becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and intrigue involving a group of criminals who are plotting a major heist. The story builds to a thrilling climax as Jack and his allies race against time to foil the criminals' plans and bring them to justice. Overall, ""A Sydney Side Saxon"" is a gripping tale of love, ambition, and adventure set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing Australia. Boldrewood's vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants bring the story to life, while the complex characters and intricate plot keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.