'buttons', by Ascott R. Hope

""Buttons: The Narrative of the Trials and Travels of a Young Gentleman"" is a novel written by Ascott Robert Hope in 1879. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Buttons, who is sent away from his home in England to live with his uncle in Australia. The novel is written in a diary format, with Buttons recording his experiences and observations as he travels across the country and encounters various challenges and obstacles.Throughout the book, Buttons faces a number of trials and tribulations, including a shipwreck, a run-in with a gang of bushrangers, and a dangerous encounter with a venomous snake. Along the way, he also meets a number of interesting characters, including a group of Aboriginal people and a kind-hearted farmer who takes him in.Despite the many challenges he faces, Buttons remains determined and resourceful, using his wits and ingenuity to overcome each obstacle that comes his way. Along the way, he also learns valuable lessons about perseverance, resilience, and the importance of friendship and community.Overall, ""Buttons: The Narrative of the Trials and Travels of a Young Gentleman"" is a classic adventure story that offers a fascinating glimpse into life in Australia during the late 19th century. It is a timeless tale of courage, determination, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.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.