Louis Becke

Broschiertes Buch

The Call of the South

Beschreibung

Experience the allure of the South Pacific in "The Call Of The South," a captivating collection of historical fiction short stories by Louis Becke. Journey to Oceania and immerse yourself in thrilling sea adventures. These tales, filled with the spirit of a bygone era, offer a glimpse into a world shaped by the vast ocean and the vibrant cultures of the South Seas. From humorous anecdotes to compelling narratives, Becke's writing captures the essence of life amidst the islands. Explore the depths of human experience against the backdrop of the Pacific, where the sea holds both promise and peril. "The Call Of The South" invites you to discover timeless stories of adventure, resilience, and the enduring power of the human spirit in a meticulously prepared print republication of this historical text. 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

Louise 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: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 286g
• ISBN-13: 9781023058278
• ISBN-10: 1023058278
• Artikelnr.: 73934073