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  • A Son of the Sea

    A Thrilling Tale of Heroism on the High Seas

    John Arthur Barry's "A Son of the Sea" navigates the intricacies of maritime life through the lens of a young boy's coming-of-age journey. Written in a lyrical prose style that masterfully captures the rhythmic ebb and flow of the ocean, the novel is rich in vivid imagery and evocative descriptions that transport the reader to the coastal landscapes of the early 20th century. Set against a ... Read more

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  • The City Of Sydney

    From its Foundation to the Present

    THE founder of Sydney was Captain Arthur Phillip, who, in 1788, discovered that Port Jackson, in place of being the mere open bay that Cook, years earlier, had taken it for, was in reality one of the finest harbors in the world, with space in its waters for a score of navies; on its shores for as many cities.In 1770 Captain Cook had discovered Botany Bay, and recommended it to the Government as a ... Read more

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  • Steve Brown's Bunyip, and Other Stories

    Exploring Australian Folklore and Identity through Mystical Tales

    In "Steve Brown's Bunyip, and Other Stories," John Arthur Barry artfully weaves together a tapestry of Australian folklore and contemporary life, drawing readers into the rich landscapes and cultural nuances of the Australian experience. Through a series of interconnected narratives, Barry employs a lyrical and evocative literary style that resonates with the oral storytelling tradition, ... Read more

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  • On the Fringe of the Harbor

    Life on the Edge of the Coastal Town

    In 'On the Fringe of the Harbor,' John Arthur Barry intricately weaves a narrative that explores the lives of those existing in the margins of society, skillfully depicting their struggles and dreams. Set against the backdrop of a vibrant coastal town, the novel employs a lyrical prose style, rich with imagery and metaphor, inviting readers to experience the poignant emotions of its characters. ... Read more

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  • Steve Brown's Bunyip and Other Stories

    The collection includes a variety of stories, with "Steve Brown's Bunyip" being a notable tale. The central story revolves around Steve Brown, a character who encounters a mythical creature known as a bunyip, a figure from Australian Aboriginal folklore. The bunyip is often depicted as a mysterious and fearsome creature living in swamps and billabongs.The narrative blends elements of adventure, ... Read more

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  • Red Lion and Blue Star

    With Other Stories [illustrated]

    The stories by John Arthur Barry:Red Lion and Blue StarThe Red Warder Of The ReefA British ResidentMissingStopped On The Long StretchA Deal With SpainHow We Ran Contraband Of WarThe "Lady Macquarie"VeneerThe Biter BittenCaoutchouc ... Read more

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  • On the Fringe of the Harbor

    In "On the Fringe of the Harbor," John Arthur Barry masterfully examines the lives of marginalized individuals within a coastal town, weaving a rich tapestry of human emotion and social critique. The novel, set against the backdrop of an ever-changing maritime landscape, employs a lyrical prose style that mirrors the ebb and flow of the tides, creating a rhythm that draws readers into its poignant ... Read more

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  • Sea Yarns

    Sea stories by John Arthur Barry:The Last Voyage of Martin VallanceThe Sultan's EggOrmon the GulferThe Looting of the Ly-CheeMy KaffirAt Mat Aris LightThe Birthday PearlSix Seamen and a MenagerieIn Care of the CaptainThe Branch Bank at Mooroobin ... Read more

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  • John Arthur Barry, Collection

    John Arthur Barry (1850 – 23 September 1911) was a journalist and author. Barry was born in Torquay, Devonshire, England, in 1850. Barry came to Australia in the 1870s, and after working in Queensland at the gold diggings, spent some years as a drover, boundary rider and station manager. He returned to shipboard life around 1877 along the east coast of Australia for about two years. Then he ... Read more

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  • COLLECTED STORIES

    With Cobb and Co. in Far Inland Australia (1894)How the Wool Went Home Long Ago (1898)On the Fringe of the Harbor (1898)The Passage of the Palmetto (1899)On Ocean Racecourses (1900)With Jack Ashore: The Seamen's Institute, SydneyThe Pilot Service of Port Jackson (1902)H.M.S. Pylades, The Last of Her Class (1904)How They Came Out in the Fifties (1904)The Ship and Her Master (1904)With Y... ... Read more

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  • Short Stories 2

    Volume 2

    I had been at sea eight years. As a boy, innate love of romance and Marryat's novels had sent me there Otherwise, there was no particular necessity for such a step. My father held the living of Compton-on-Tor in South Devon, and was rich enough to have given me a choice of professions. Nor in all those eight years did I once encounter the romance I had fondly imagined was the inevitable lot of the ... Read more

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  • A Son Of The Sea

    A Son Of The Sea by John Arthur Barry is a classic tale by one of England's finest authors. This tale will take you on an epic journey into the waves of the shimmering seas.John Arthur Barry (1850 – 23 September 1911) was a journalist and author. ... Read more

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