Louis Becke

Broschiertes Buch

Edward Barry

Beschreibung

Venture into the captivating world of the South Seas with Louis Becke's "Edward Barry, South Sea Pearler," a thrilling tale of adventure and romance set amidst the pearl fisheries of the late 19th century. This historical fiction novel plunges you into the dangerous and alluring life of pearl diving, where fortunes are made and lost beneath the waves. Experience the maritime world through the eyes of Edward Barry as he navigates treacherous waters and encounters both opportunity and peril. Becke, a master of South Seas storytelling, weaves a compelling narrative filled with the allure of the exotic and the timeless struggle between man and nature. Discover a classic sea story, meticulously prepared for print, that captures the spirit of adventure and the enduring fascination with the mysteries of the deep. "Edward Barry" is a historical adventure perfect for readers who enjoy classic fiction, tales of the sea, and stories of daring exploits in far-flung corners of the world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Louis Becke was an Australian author well known for his adventure collection and evocative tales that took a deep corner in people s hearts. He was born in Port Macquarie, New South Wales where he worked as a trader and Blackbirder in Pacific island which significantly helped him to overcome his literary career. During his career most of the time he co-authored with Walter Jeffrey through which he explored various themes of cultural clashes and challenges faced by both European and indigenous islanders. Most of his books, he always marked by vivid descriptions and provide the best efforts to contribute to his popularity in observation of various topics. However, some of his works faced criticism for not being able to address the cultural representation appropriately and faced financial difficulties that led him to return to Australia in later years. Still, he was able to make enough contribution towards Pacific literature and gain the attention of vivid readers those having an interest in cultural studies and gain valuable insights historical dynamics South Pacific region.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 128
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 191g
• ISBN-13: 9781022985360
• ISBN-10: 1022985361
• Artikelnr.: 73935473