H. De Vere Stacpoole

Broschiertes Buch

The Pearl Fishers

Beschreibung

Floyd, the second-mate of the shipwrecked Cormorant, reaches a coral island in the Pacific to find a German trader, Schumer, also shipwrecked . . . and in the company of a beautiful girl. The Cormorant's stores supply them with all the things needed. When pearls are found in the lagoon, another ship driven in by seas and fate brings rescue . . . and workers for their rich pearl beds. Stacpoole weaves a tale full of the languor of the tropics, the hypnotism of the "meadows of gold," and the "eternal song" of the Southern seas--combined with battle, murder, and sudden death!

Autor

Henry de Vere Stacpoole was an Irish author best known for his 1908 romance novel The Blue Lagoon, which has been adapted into several films. Born on April 9, 1863, in D n Laoghaire, Ireland, he became an established writer, publishing works under his own name and occasionally using the pseudonym Tyler de Saix. Stacpoole's literary works often explored themes of love, loss, and human connection, many set in tropical or exotic locations, reflecting his passion for travel and adventure. His writing resonated with readers for its vivid settings and emotional depth, and The Blue Lagoon remains his most famous work. Stacpoole was married twice, first to Margaret de Vere Stacpoole in 1907, and later to Florence Robson in 1938. He passed away at the age of 88 on April 12, 1951, in Shanklin, United Kingdom. His works, though primarily known for their romantic themes, also captured an essence of escapism, making them timeless classics. His legacy endures through his novels and their adaptations into films, which continue to captivate new generations.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wildside Press
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 431g
• ISBN-13: 9780809515998
• ISBN-10: 0809515997
• Artikelnr.: 21932028