The Kidnapping Of Peter Cray
A Story Of The South Seas (1903)
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The Kidnapping of Peter Cray: A Story of the South Seas is a novel written by Robert Leighton and first published in 1903. The story is set in the South Seas and follows the kidnapping of Peter Cray, a young Englishman who is taken captive by a group of islanders. The novel explores themes of colonialism, cultural clashes and the clash of modernity with traditional ways of life.The story begins with Peter Cray arriving on an island in the South Seas to work as a trader. However, he is soon kidnapped by a group of islanders who are unhappy with the presence of Europeans on their land. Peter is ...
The Kidnapping of Peter Cray: A Story of the South Seas is a novel written by Robert Leighton and first published in 1903. The story is set in the South Seas and follows the kidnapping of Peter Cray, a young Englishman who is taken captive by a group of islanders. The novel explores themes of colonialism, cultural clashes and the clash of modernity with traditional ways of life.The story begins with Peter Cray arriving on an island in the South Seas to work as a trader. However, he is soon kidnapped by a group of islanders who are unhappy with the presence of Europeans on their land. Peter is taken to a remote island where he is held captive and forced to adapt to the ways of the islanders.As Peter tries to adjust to his new life, he begins to understand the culture and traditions of the islanders. He also falls in love with a young island woman named Nani, who helps him to navigate the complex social hierarchy of the island. However, Peter's attempts to integrate into the community are complicated by the arrival of a group of European traders who threaten the island's way of life.The novel explores the clash between traditional island life and the modernity brought by European traders. It also examines the impact of colonialism on indigenous cultures and the ways in which different cultures can learn from each other. The Kidnapping of Peter Cray is a compelling tale of adventure, romance, and cultural exchange set against the backdrop of the South Seas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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