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ContentsChallis the doubter -- 'Tis in the blood -- The revenge of Macy O'Shea -- The rangers of the Tia Kau -- Pallou's Taloi -- A basket of bread-fruit -- Enderby's courtship -- Long Charley's good little wife -- The methodical Mr. Burr of Maduro -- A truly great man -- The... Read Full Overview

By Reef and Palm is a collection of short stories that captures the essence of adventure, trade, and human relationships in the South Pacific islands. Set against the backdrop of Polynesia, the stories delve into the complexities of island life, intertwining romance, conflict,... Read Full Overview

Venture into the heart of the South Pacific with "By Reef and Palm," a captivating collection of short stories by Louis Becke. Immerse yourself in thrilling sea adventures set amidst the stunning landscapes of Oceania. Becke's evocative prose transports you to vibrant coral... Read Full Overview

This is a reprint edition of Becke's first collection of Pacific Island stories.

NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS By Reef And Palm This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve... Read Full Overview

George Lewis Becke (or Louis Becke; 18 June 1855 - 18 February 1913) was an Australian Pacific trader, short story writer and novelist. In January 1892 Becke returned to Sydney and persuaded by Ernest Favenc and J. F. Archibald began to contribute stories to The Bulletin, the... Read Full Overview

When in October, 1870, I sailed into the harbour of Apia, Samoa, in the ill-fated ALBATROSS, Mr Louis Becke was gaining his first experiences of island life as a trader on his own account by running a cutter between Apia and Savai'i. It was rather a notable moment in Apia, for... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
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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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview