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Edwin Hodder (International) assertion Edwin Hodder i(A47269 works by)
Also writes as: Old Merry
Born: Established: 13 Dec 1837 Middlesex,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe, ; Died: Ceased: 1 Mar 1904 Chichester, West Sussex,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,
Gender: Male
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2 y separately published work icon Thrown on the World The Scrapes and 'Scapes of Ray and Bertie (International) assertion Edwin Hodder , 6497624 1885 single work novel adventure

Ray and Bertie, two young Anglo-Russian brothers living in Moscow, are 'thrown on the world' when their parents are arrested and banished for a crime which they did not commit. They are adopted by a wealthy London tea merchant who, believing in the educational value of foreign travel, sends them abroad, in the company of a tutor, to complete their education - and thus they are 'thrown on the world' a second time. Their adventures in Europe - which include encounters with an avalanche in the Alps and brigands in Greece - lead ultimately to their being reunited with their parents, whose innocence is subsequently re-established.

Source: http://www.vanishederas.com/edwin-hodder-illustrated-by-gordon-browne-thrown-on-the-world-or-the-scrapes-and-scapes-of-ray-and-bertie-1893-8530-p.asp
1 An Adventure in the Diggings Edwin Hodder , 1868 single work children's fiction children's adventure
— Appears in: Lost in Paris and Other Tales 1868;
1 y separately published work icon Lost in Paris and Other Tales Edwin Hodder , London : Hodder and Stoughton , 1868 Z1033065 1868 selected work children's fiction children's
1 y separately published work icon Tossed on the Waves : A Story of Young Life Edwin Hodder , London : Jackson, Walford, Hodder , 1864 Z1030893 1864 single work children's fiction children's This is the story of the Harvey Family and the friends they meet on their voyage to Australia. After his wife's death, Master Harvey makes a decision to move from rural England to Australia with his son Charles to start afresh and increase the opportunity available to them. On the journey they befriend Edward and Edith Marston who are brother and sister, also on their way to Australia to seek greater opportunities after their father's death. The boat encounters a storm during which Master Harvey is swept overboard. Charles develops a close bond with the Captain of the boat, Captain Roe, and they agree to go into a mercantile business, "Roe, Son & Harvey", with Captain Roe's son, once they are settled in Australia. The story describes their first years in Australia, and the friendships developed between Charles, the Marstons, the old sailor Beetlebrow and Bob Amesbury, a childhood friend of Charles who also migrated. Bob has been involved in some troubles which have impacted on his countenance, and the others are at odds as to how to help him. The group embark on a journey to New Zealand to sort out business matters during which they encounter a squall and Bob goes down with the boat. After mourning their loss, they continue with their business dealings and return to Australia where the business prospers. Charles and Edith are married and the Captain, the Harveys and the Marstons live pleasant and prosperous lives. Beetlebrow returns to England to claim an inheritance and returns having married Charles' Aunt Esther.
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