John Corwell, Sailor and Miner; and, Poisonous Fish - Becke, Louis
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Venture into the heart of the South Pacific with Louis Becke's "John Corwell, Sailor And Miner; and, Poisonous Fish," a collection of captivating short stories depicting the lives of sailors and miners navigating the challenges and wonders of the maritime world. Experience adventure and humor amidst the unique social life and customs of the Pacific islands. Becke, a master storyteller, paints vivid portraits of island life, weaving tales of camaraderie, hardship, and the enduring spirit of those who call the Pacific home. These stories, imbued with a keen understanding of the region's history…mehr

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Venture into the heart of the South Pacific with Louis Becke's "John Corwell, Sailor And Miner; and, Poisonous Fish," a collection of captivating short stories depicting the lives of sailors and miners navigating the challenges and wonders of the maritime world. Experience adventure and humor amidst the unique social life and customs of the Pacific islands. Becke, a master storyteller, paints vivid portraits of island life, weaving tales of camaraderie, hardship, and the enduring spirit of those who call the Pacific home. These stories, imbued with a keen understanding of the region's history and culture, offer a glimpse into a bygone era. "John Corwell, Sailor And Miner; and, Poisonous Fish" provides a window into the past, allowing readers to explore the timeless themes of human connection and resilience in an exotic and captivating setting. This meticulously prepared print republication invites you to rediscover these classic stories of the South Seas. 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 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.