Project Gutenberg 2019-09-17 Public domain in the USA. 190 Potter, Robert 1831 1908 The Germ Growers: An Australian story of adventure and mystery Produced by MWS, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "The Germ Growers: An Australian Story of Adventure and Mystery" by Robert Easterley and John Wilbraham is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around themes of adventure and mystery set against the backdrop of Australia, following the experiences of the main character, Bob Easterley, and his companion Jack Wilbraham. The plot hints at a blend of supernatural elements woven into their exploration, suggesting that their journey will uncover both external and internal conflicts. At the start of the narrative, Bob and Jack are enjoying a leisurely stay in Gippsland, Australia, reminiscing about a mysterious and extraordinary incident they experienced years ago in Kimberley. The conversation about a new gold-field triggers their memories of a haunting past, particularly around the enigmatic disappearance of a fellow named James Redpath, which they seem to be directly connected to. Adding to this, a sudden outbreak of a dangerous disease called the "red sickness" disrupts their lives, bringing a sense of urgency and fear, while also hinting at deeper currents of intrigue that intertwine with their recollections of past events. These early passages establish a rich tapestry of suspense and set the stage for the unfolding adventure to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Science fiction, Australian PR Text Precursors of Science Fiction Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: Adventure Category: Novels 424535 2025-09-24T05:47:10.927429 text/html 401297 2024-10-17T13:52:04 text/html 251430 2025-09-24T05:47:16.591388 application/epub+zip 250609 2025-09-24T05:47:12.109442 application/epub+zip 206393 2025-09-24T05:47:11.451438 application/epub+zip 369634 2025-09-24T05:47:20.283365 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 316516 2025-09-24T05:47:16.080410 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 272114 2022-09-27T08:43:10.996398 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359226 2025-09-24T05:47:10.215420 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 339218 2024-10-17T13:52:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16520 2025-09-24T05:47:20.412369 application/rdf+xml 11378 2025-09-24T05:47:11.546460 image/jpeg 1729 2025-09-24T05:47:11.499407 image/jpeg 228620 2025-09-24T05:47:10.959438 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog