Charles L. Hildreth (International) assertion Charles L. Hildreth i(A72784 works by) (a.k.a. Charles Lotin Hildreth)
Born: Established: 28 Aug 1853 New York (City), New York (State),
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United States of America (USA),
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Americas, ; Died: Ceased: 22 Aug 1896 New York (City), New York (State),
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United States of America (USA),
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Americas,
Gender: Male
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1 y separately published work icon The Mysterious City of Oo, or, Adventures in Orbello Land Charles L. Hildreth , Chicago : Belford, Clarke and Co. , 1889 Z1519528 1889 single work children's fiction children's adventure mystery

Fifteen year-old Rollin's father was abandoned by his crew on the North Kimberley coast, near the Darke River off Cape Leveque. When the Swallow returns to the region under Captain Chadwick, Rollin and Ben leave the ship to search for Rollin's father and the mysterious city of Oo. They are pursued by Chadwick's crew, set upon by 'native savages' and eventually gain the support of an Aboriginal man, Polly, who helps them along their journey.

After a long journey, they reach Orbello, a village protected by short, dark-skinned soldiers, wearing helmets common to the Middle Ages. Rollin's father, a stranger in a strange land, had been made King of Orbello. Rollin finds his father, defends the Orbello against the Lundee warriors, and locates the city of Oo, where he is rewarded with diamonds.
1 How Often i "How many lips have uttered one sweet word,", Charles L. Hildreth , 1888 single work poetry
— Appears in: Northern Territory Times and Gazette , 20 October 1888;
1 Meclancthon's Peril Charles L. Hildreth , 1880 single work short story
— Appears in: The Australian Journal , September vol. 15 no. 184 1880; (p. 19-20) A young boy comes to work at a mine and strangely chooses to work with the hardened villainous-looking Meclancthon. The boy saves Meclancthon from a fire in the pit and reveals himself to be Meclancthon's wife who he had deserted years before. (PB)
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