"Esther Austin first appeared as a serial in the May, 1899 issues of The War Cry. It [details] travel to and in Western Australia in the mid 1890s. Perth, Geraldton, and the goldrush towns of Southern Cross, Coolgardie and Cue are
described. The poor conditions of life on the fields and the difficulties of travel are graphically delineated. Title in the serial: Esther Austin or adventures on the goldfields." -- P.1. Tells about what it was like for Salvation Army members (often women) who tried to help people and lead them to Christ.