Ernest FavencAustralian author, adventurer, and journalist Ernest Favenc (1845–1908) made a significant impact on the growth of Australian literature in the late 19th century. Favenc, who was born in England but later emigrated to Australia as a young man, was a urveyor, explorer, and journalist. His time spent in the Australian bush gave him a profound understanding of the difficulties and untamed beauty of the outback, which is evident in his work. Favenc's writing was renowned for its compassion and nuance, and it frequently examined the complicated interactions between colonizers and indigenous Australians. His works, such as "Marooned on Australia," were well-liked by readers and contributed to the development of the Australian adventure fiction subgenre. Favenc was a well-known explorer and surveyor in addition to being a writer, and he undertook multiple journeys into the interior of Australia. His knowledge of geology and mining also allowed him to work in South Africa and Fiji, among other places.  Read More Read Less