This captivating novel tells the story of a group of people who set sail for Australia in search of a new life. With vivid characters and a richly detailed setting, Frances Eleanor Trollope paints a compelling portrait of life on the high seas and the challenges of forging a new existence in a far-off land. This is a book that will appeal to anyone who loves historical fiction or tales of adventure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.