Ottwell Binns Ottwell Binns i(A124021 works by)
Also writes as: 'Ben Bolt'
Born: Established: 1872 Lancashire,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,
; Died: Ceased: 1935
Gender: Unknown
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1 Under the Aurora Ottwell Binns , 1922 single work short story
— Appears in: The Queenslander , 22 July 1922; (p. 43-44)
Living alone in the Yukon with only her aged and ill father, Marette must deal with the dangers of freezing winters, depleted supplies, wolves, and unsavoury characters. However, help is never far away as long as Mounty, Dick Bravington, is around.
1 On the Beach at Papeete 'Ben Bolt' , 1922 single work short story
— Appears in: The Queenslander , 20 May 1922; (p. 43)
Having overstayed in Tahiti, an Englishman is being sought by the Gendarmerie. He falls in with a French escapee and the two live on the run for several months and evade detection. Having been spotted and pursued, they become separated while trying to outrun the law. The Englishman stumbles over a small cliff only to find a familiar English face gazing down at him.
1 The Light in the Window Ottwell Binns , 1921 single work short story adventure
— Appears in: The Queenslander , 16 July 1921; (p. 34-5)
Conflict between workers and the owner on a cane-farm results in bringing together the farmer's daughter and a hitherto rejected suitor.
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