Foster's Letter of Marque - Becke, Louis
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Experience the vibrant world of old Sydney and the allure of the open sea with Louis Becke's "Foster's Letter Of Marque: A Tale Of Old Sydney." These captivating short stories transport you to a bygone era of maritime adventure in Oceania and Australia. Becke, a master of historical fiction, weaves tales filled with the spirit of the age. Dive into a collection of sea stories that capture the essence of life on the ocean waves. "Foster's Letter Of Marque" offers a glimpse into the past, presented in a meticulously prepared print edition, ensuring the preservation of these classic stories.…mehr

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Experience the vibrant world of old Sydney and the allure of the open sea with Louis Becke's "Foster's Letter Of Marque: A Tale Of Old Sydney." These captivating short stories transport you to a bygone era of maritime adventure in Oceania and Australia. Becke, a master of historical fiction, weaves tales filled with the spirit of the age. Dive into a collection of sea stories that capture the essence of life on the ocean waves. "Foster's Letter Of Marque" offers a glimpse into the past, presented in a meticulously prepared print edition, ensuring the preservation of these classic stories. Discover the enduring appeal of historical fiction set against the backdrop of the Australian coast. A timeless collection perfect for anyone who appreciates classic sea adventures. 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.
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Louis Becke, born George Lewis Becke in 1855, was a notable Australian Pacific trader, short-story writer, and novelist, whose literary works provided vivid accounts of life and adventure in the South Pacific. Becke's firsthand experience as a wanderer and his intimate knowledge of the islands and their inhabitants became the inspiration for his writing. His oeuvre often reflects the picturesque but perilous tropical landscape and the complex interplay between colonialists, traders, and indigeneous people. Notably, his work, 'Foster's Letter Of Marque,' is a fine example of his maritime tales that are rich with detail and authenticity, having been heavily influenced by Becke's time spent among sailors and islanders. Becke's literary style is characterized by an engaging narrative voice and a penchant for blending adventure with a keen observation of human nature, much in the vein of Robert Louis Stevenson, whom Becke both admired and was compared to. Despite his massive output, including over thirty books and numerous short stories and articles, Becke's name is not as well-remembered today as some of his contemporaries. Becke passed away in 1913, but he left behind a substantial body of work that continues to offer valuable insights into the Pacific life of the colonial era and remains of interest to scholars of colonial and post-colonial literature as well as enthusiasts of maritime fiction.