The Gilpins and Their Fortunes: An Australian Tale is a novel written by William Henry Giles Kingston and first published in 1865. The story is set in Australia during the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of the Gilpin family, who are English immigrants trying to make a new life for themselves in the new land.The patriarch of the family, Mr. Gilpin, is a successful businessman who has come to Australia to expand his operations. He is accompanied...