William Henry Thomes
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William Henry Thomes, a notable figure in 19th-century American literature, gained acclaim for his enthralling tales of adventure and exploration, most prominently seen in his work 'The Gold Hunters' Adventures; Or, Life in Australia'. This particular book, published in the latter half of the 1800s, encapsulates Thomes' literary style, which is characterized by vivid narratives and detailed descriptions of the adventurer's lifestyle. His writing often transported readers to the far-flung corners of the world, allowing them to experience the thrills of exploration and discovery from the comfort of their own homes. While 'The Gold Hunters' Adventures' remains one of Thomes' significant contributions to literature, his body of work spanned various subjects related to frontier life and the excitement of the unknown. Thomes' works not only entertained but also provided insights into the socio-cultural aspects of the settings he portrayed. William Henry Thomes may not be as widely recognized today as some of his contemporaries, but his contributions to the genre of adventure literature have been acknowledged by scholars and enthusiasts of historical narratives. His books remain a testament to the enduring allure of adventure and the human spirit's quest for discovery.-Google Books
Born 1824-02-01
Died 1895-02-01
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL159354A
- VIAF13803412
- WikidataQ52149801
- ISNI0000000084281137
Top Subjects
- Fiction (5)
- California (3)
- Nature stories (2)
- Juvenile fiction (2)
- Adventure stories (2)
- Description and travel (2)
- Gold mines and mining (2)
Books by William Henry Thomes
Total count: 43
The gold hunters a̓dventuresor, life in AustraliaLee and Shepard1864-01-01-
The gold hunters ̓adventuresor, life in AustraliaLee and Shepard1864-01-01
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The bushrangersa Yankee's adventures during his second visit to AustraliaLee and Shepard (successors to Phillips, Sampson & Company)1866-01-01
The Bushrangers: A Yankee's Adventures During His Second Visit to AustraliaLee and Shepard1866-01-01-
The gold hunters in Europeor, The dead aliveLee and Shepard1869-01-01
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The whaleman's adventures in the Sandwich Islands and CaliforniaLee & Shepard1871-01-01
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Life in the East IndiesLee and Shepard1872-01-01
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Life in the East IndiesLee and Shepard1872-01-01
A slaver's adventures on land and sea.Lee and Shepard1872-01-01
Life in the East IndiesLee and Shepard1875-01-01
The gold hunters in Europe, or, The dead aliveLee and Shepard1875-01-01
Running the blockadeor, U. S. Secret Service adventures.Lee, Shepard and Dillingham1875-01-01
The gold hunters' adventuresor, life in AustraliaLee & Shepard1876-01-01
The Whaleman's Adventures in the Sandwich Islands and CaliforniaH.A. Sumner & Co.1882-01-01
The Belle of Australia; Or, Who Am I?DeWolfe, Fiske , & Company1883-01-01
The belle of Australiaor, Who am I?DeWolfe, Fiske, & Company1883-01-01
The gold hunters' adventures; or, Life in Australia.Donnelly, Loyd & Co.1883-01-01
Lewey and Ior, Sailor boys' wandering; a sequel to "On land and sea,"DeWolfe, Fiske & Co.1884-01-01-
On land and sea, or, California in the years 1843, '44, and '45De Wolfe, Fiske, & Company1884-01-01
On land and seaDe Wolfe, Fiske & company1884-01-01-
On land and sea or, California in the years 1843, '44, and '45DeWolfe, Fiske, & Co.1884-01-01
The gold hunters in Europeor The dead aliveA.T. Loyd & co.1884-01-01-
California, as it is and wasa journey overland from Boston to the golden state and returnDeWolfe, Fiske1887-01-01
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Running the blockade, or U.S. secret service adventuresA.T. Loyd & Co.1888-01-01
Running the blockadeA. T. Loyd & co.1889-01-01
A slaver's adventures on land and seaA. T. Loyd & co.1889-01-01
The gold hunters in EuropeA. T. Loyd & co.1889-01-01
The whaleman's adventures in the Sandwich Islands and CaliforniaA. T. Loyd & company1889-01-01
Lewey and I: Or, Sailor Boys' WanderingsLaird & Lee1892-01-01
On land and seaor, California in the years 1843, '44 and '45Laird & Lee1892-01-01
The ocean roversLaird & Lee1896-01-01-
A Manila romance, orLife in the East IndiesLaird & Lee, Publishers1898-01-01
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Recollections of old times in Californiaor, California life in 1843Friends of the Bancroft Library, University of California1974-01-01
A Whaleman's Adventures in the Sandwich Islands and CaliforniaKessinger Publishing, LLC2004-05-23
The Gold Hunter's AdventuresEcho Library2006-10-09
The Belle Of AustraliaOr Who Am I?Kessinger Publishing, LLC2007-06-25
Running The BlockadeOr U. S. Secret Service AdventuresKessinger Publishing, LLC2007-09-12-
Gold Hunters' AdventuresCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform2014-01-01
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Gold Hunters' Adventures; or, Life in AustraliaCreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform2016-01-01
Lewey and I: Or Sailor Boys Wandering; A Sequel to on Land and Sea (Classic Reprint)Forgotten Books2017-12-05-
BushrangersA Yankee's Adventures During His Second Visit to AustraliaHardPress2020-01-01
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Gold Hunters in Europe, or, the Dead AliveHardPress2020-01-01
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Belle of Australia; or, Who Am I?Creative Media Partners, LLC2021-01-01