A Son of the Plains is a novel by Arthur Paterson, originally published in 1895. The story follows the life of a young man named David Lindsay, who grows up on the plains of Australia in the late 19th century. David is the son of a wealthy landowner, but he is restless and yearns for adventure. He sets out on a journey across the country, encountering a variety of characters and experiencing both triumphs and setbacks. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Mary, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds. As David struggles to find his place in the world, he must confront his own limitations and the harsh realities of life on the frontier. A Son of the Plains is a vivid portrayal of the Australian landscape and a compelling coming-of-age story.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.
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