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"The Colonial Mortuary Bard and Others" by Louis Becke transports readers to the captivating world of the Pacific Islands, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of sea adventures and cultural clashes. This collection of short stories vividly portrays the social life and customs of the Pacific Area, exploring themes of colonialism and its impact on island communities. Becke's tales, filled with historical detail, capture the essence of a time when the sea was both a highway and a barrier, shaping destinies and connecting disparate cultures. These stories of the Pacific, meticulously prepared for…mehr

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"The Colonial Mortuary Bard and Others" by Louis Becke transports readers to the captivating world of the Pacific Islands, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of sea adventures and cultural clashes. This collection of short stories vividly portrays the social life and customs of the Pacific Area, exploring themes of colonialism and its impact on island communities. Becke's tales, filled with historical detail, capture the essence of a time when the sea was both a highway and a barrier, shaping destinies and connecting disparate cultures. These stories of the Pacific, meticulously prepared for print republication, provide a window into a world of unique characters and enduring human drama. Fans of sea stories and historical fiction will find themselves immersed in the rich tapestry of island life. 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, whose full name is George Lewis Becke, was an Australian writer born on June 18, 1855, in Port Macquarie. He is known for his captivating stories of the South Pacific, which often reflect his own seafaring adventures and encounters. Becke spent much of his early life as a trader in the Pacific Islands, and these experiences provided rich material for his literary career. He began writing in the early 1890s, contributing articles and short stories to various periodicals. His extensive knowledge of the Pacific and maritime life lent authenticity to his work, which is characterized by its vivid descriptions and distinctive characters. Becke's storytelling skills often explore the intersection of European and indigenous cultures, reflecting the colonial tensions of the time. One of his notable works includes 'The Colonial Mortuary Bard; "'Reo," the Fisherman; and The Black Bream Of Australia' which offers a glimpse into the complexity of colonial life and the unique challenges faced by individuals in the shifting cultural landscape of Australia and the Pacific Islands. Becke's literary style combines elements of adventure, ethnography, and realism, presenting a window into a world that was rapidly changing under the influence of Western expansion. He passed away on February 18, 1913, leaving behind a legacy as one of Australia's foremost chroniclers of the Pacific.