A Story Of Life And Adventure In The Bush And In The Goldfields Of Australia. The Author Was Born Thomas Alexander Browne In London In 1826 But Sailed With His Family To Australia In 1830 Who Took Up Writing In Later Life Using The Pen Name Boldrewood. . Red Cloth. Very, Very Good (spine Faded Slightly) 16mo - Over 5! - 6!. Neat Owners Inscription. Reprint 1922 of 1888 edition. much of the narrative is literally true as can be confirmed by Official Records.