This book by a famous English writer tells about the fate of two boys. The slaves of Rome who joined the rebels under the leadership of Spartacus - their flight from the master , Travel to Italy , the Fire of Revolt , Adventures at sea and on land , and their great and faithful friendship.... Rise on the goldfields: An entertaining historical story tells about the gold rush in the Australian state of Victoria in the middle of the 19th century When the small town of Ballarat, referred to in the book, became one of the largest centers of gold mining, and a stream of miners from around the world poured in. The heroes of this story are teenagers who are waiting for danger and adventure on the pages of the book.